About this venue
Celebrate your love in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. At Hotel Cerro, we offer a full-service wedding experience that goes beyond just a beautiful venue. With luxurious accommodations, curated cuisine, and dedicated on-site support, every detail is thoughtfully handled — so you can focus on what matters most. While other venues offer a blank canvas, we deliver a complete experience — one rooted in genuine hospitality, personalized service, and stylish simplicity. Just show up, celebrate, and let us take care of the rest.
Our event spaces
The Fig Veranda
Located just off the lobby, this outdoor space is surrounded by lush succulent gardens and features built-in lounge seating and a cozy fireplace.
The Fig Veranda is a peaceful haven within the vibrant streets of SLO. From bridal & baby showers to pre-wedding welcome receptions, our light and airy veranda offers an intimate yet, open place to gather for all life’s milestones.
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
1-40 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Existing Lounge Seating - Outdoor fireplace - Patio Heaters/Umbrellas as needed - Cocktail tables with black, ivory or white linens - Dining tables, chairs, and classic table settings
Rooftop Pool Deck
Elevate your events to new heights on our Rooftop Pool Deck, offering a stunning 360-degree panorama of the mountains of San Luis Obispo.
Host unforgettable gatherings surrounded by natural beauty on our rooftop pool deck. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers poolside, or transform the space into your own private dining experience. With stunning views and a relaxed, elevated atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable evening.
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-120 Standing
Square footage
1,200
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dedicated pool bar for your guests - Lounge chairs and cabanas - Stunning 360 degree view of San Luis Obispo!
The Olive Tree Room & Terrace
We’re all about weddings—start to finish. From the ceremony to the send-off brunch, celebrate it all at Hotel Cerro in downtown San Luis Obispo.
The Olive Tree Room and Terrace is our signature wedding venue, located on the hotel’s second floor. Ceremonies take place on the adjoining terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light. For seated dinners, the space accommodates up to 60 guests indoors and an additional 30 guests on the terrace. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall separates the two areas and can be fully opened to create a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow—perfect for a seamless celebration.
Guest capacity
1-80 Seated
1-90 Standing
Square footage
713
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 60' Rounds with Ivory Linens - Ivory Napkins - Classic Banquet Chairs - Classic Table Settings - Use of in-house speakers, wireless microphone and 75" TV - Indoor & Outdoor Fireplace - String lighting covering the terrace
The Fig Veranda
Located just off the lobby, this outdoor space is surrounded by lush succulent gardens and features built-in lounge seating and a cozy fireplace.
The Fig Veranda is a peaceful haven within the vibrant streets of SLO. From bridal & baby showers to pre-wedding welcome receptions, our light and airy veranda offers an intimate yet, open place to gather for all life’s milestones.
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
1-40 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Wedding reception, Engagement party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Existing Lounge Seating - Outdoor fireplace - Patio Heaters/Umbrellas as needed - Cocktail tables with black, ivory or white linens - Dining tables, chairs, and classic table settings
Rooftop Pool Deck
Elevate your events to new heights on our Rooftop Pool Deck, offering a stunning 360-degree panorama of the mountains of San Luis Obispo.
Host unforgettable gatherings surrounded by natural beauty on our rooftop pool deck. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers poolside, or transform the space into your own private dining experience. With stunning views and a relaxed, elevated atmosphere, it’s the perfect setting for a memorable evening.
Guest capacity
1-100 Seated
1-120 Standing
Square footage
1,200
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Other, Cocktail hour, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Farewell brunch
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- Dedicated pool bar for your guests - Lounge chairs and cabanas - Stunning 360 degree view of San Luis Obispo!
The Olive Tree Room & Terrace
We’re all about weddings—start to finish. From the ceremony to the send-off brunch, celebrate it all at Hotel Cerro in downtown San Luis Obispo.
The Olive Tree Room and Terrace is our signature wedding venue, located on the hotel’s second floor. Ceremonies take place on the adjoining terrace, surrounded by lush greenery and natural light. For seated dinners, the space accommodates up to 60 guests indoors and an additional 30 guests on the terrace. A floor-to-ceiling glass wall separates the two areas and can be fully opened to create a beautiful indoor-outdoor flow—perfect for a seamless celebration.
Guest capacity
1-80 Seated
1-90 Standing
Square footage
713
Ideal for
Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
- 60' Rounds with Ivory Linens - Ivory Napkins - Classic Banquet Chairs - Classic Table Settings - Use of in-house speakers, wireless microphone and 75" TV - Indoor & Outdoor Fireplace - String lighting covering the terrace
Hotel Cerro packages
This Year, This Love Wedding Package
1-25 guests
Off-peak pricing $220
Our This Year, This Love wedding package is designed for intimate celebrations of up to 25 guests. Perfect for couples looking to say “I do” this year, the package includes everything you need for a stylish, stress-free wedding—beautiful venue space, curated menus, and thoughtful details to make your day unforgettable. Available Sunday-Friday
- All necessities for ceremony and reception!
Available services that can be provided by Hotel Cerro
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
Preferred vendors of Hotel Cerro
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- Frances Baking
- Trung Hoang Photography
- Dominic Trujillo Photography & Videography
- Caked Up With Riley
- Liana Herrera Photography
- Dancefloor Delight
- Leana Myra Photography
- Novél Cinema
- Cassidy Henderson Visuals
- Blue Blossoms
- Polizzi Studios
Complete your dream team
- San Luis Obispo Photographers
- San Luis Obispo Beauty Professionals
- San Luis Obispo Bands & DJs
- San Luis Obispo Florists
- San Luis Obispo Caterers
- San Luis Obispo Planners
- San Luis Obispo Cakes & Desserts
- San Luis Obispo Videographers
- San Luis Obispo Bar Services & Beverages
- San Luis Obispo Officiants
- San Luis Obispo Event Extras
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