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The Westin Washington National Harbor

4.2 ★★★★☆ 2,003 Google reviews · Waterfront wedding venue in Oxon Hill, Maryland · 0.2 mi to the sand

Modern waterfront property with an American grill restaurant & a fitness center.

Plan your tour

  • Setting waterfront venue, 0.2 mi to the sand — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone +1 301-567-3999
  • Website marriott.com — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

171 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 2,003 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

🏝️ breathtaking beach setting 5 mentions

“Very nice room and the view of the river was beautiful to wake up to.”

🤝 staff who go above & beyond 4 mentions
✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 5 mentions
📋 flawless coordination 4 mentions

From the reviews

Stepping into the lobby you are met with a great, relaxing scent. It dnvelops you, like at a spa. The lobby is neat, in order, and clean, as is the rest of the property. The beds and linens are super comfortable. I had no issue with sleep while at this hotel.

★★★★★ — Roxanne, Apr 2026

The windows are covered with white dots, so the view is distorted, you can't even get a good picture. Don't pay extra for a harbor view room. Bedding is nice. Shower is a bathtub and not a walk-in. Note the destination fee. The shuttle didn't arrive as advised. Staff was mostly lovely.

★★★★☆ — Jean, Jun 2026

Beautiful view and great location!! I had a wonderful stay. The bed is so comfortable!! Will definitely book again if I come back.

★★★★★ — Rochelle, Apr 2026

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Getting married at The Westin Washington National Harbor

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.