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Tavern on the Bay Hotel, Marina & Restaurant

4.3 ★★★★☆ 164 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Somers Point, New Jersey · 0.3 mi to the sand

Ocean view On-site lodging

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  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.3 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Capacity hosts up to 100 guests, per the venue's own info
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 609-926-3500
  • Website tavernonthebaysomerspoint.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

800 Bay Ave, Somers Point, NJ 08244

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Tavern on the Bay Hotel, Marina & Restaurant and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

🌊 Ocean Views 2 mentions

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 164 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 9 mentions

“Sitting out on the patio, just soaking in the beautiful view, was unforgettable.”

From the reviews

We stayed one night at this hotel and had a generally good experience. Everything was clean, and the staff was very polite and helpful. While I had a bit of trouble sleeping due to the noise from the window air conditioners, the room had a certain charm.

★★★★★ — Anna, Jul 2025

I recently visited Tavern on the Bay while taking a much-needed break from the busyness of Los Angeles, and it was such an incredible experience. The service was absolutely amazing—warm, attentive, and truly impeccable. What really stood out was how relaxing everything felt.

★★★★★ — Beyond, Aug 2025

Great food, great drinks, great views on the deck. Thomas at the front helped us on the phone before coming in and greeted us at the front when we got there. Nadirah was busy and moving around out on the deck. Come get a drink and reellaxxxx

★★★★★ — Dan, Sep 2025

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Getting married at Tavern on the Bay Hotel, Marina & Restaurant

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.