South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center


Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests



About this venue

South Shore Harbour Resort is the largest full-service waterside resort and conference center in Southeast Texas. South Shore Harbour sits on shimmering Clear Lake just 30 minutes south of Houston. Stylishly renovated from stem to stern, this 237-room resort hotel exudes the maritime style of Houston’s Bay Area in ways large and small. Host your next event in one of our luxurious ballrooms. Our spacious Crystal Ballroom holds up to 500 guests with an inviting ambiance and sophisticated style. Our Marina Plaza Ballroom holds up to 180 guests, with waterfront views is sure to provide a perfect setting for your dream day. Guests also enjoy free parking and access to nearby fitness center and spa. Whether you’re sipping cocktails, hosting a corporate meeting or wedding celebration, South Shore Harbour Resort is a breezy, beautiful backdrop for every occasion.


Our event spaces

Crystal Ballroom

A luxurious guest experience

With an inviting ambiance and sophisticated style, our elegant, spacious and adaptable Crystal Ballroom features an elegant crystal chandelier for even the most grandiose of celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

8,800

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$12,000

Marina Plaza Ballroom

An event space with a view of the marina.

Whether you’re inspired by the nautical spirit of South Shore Harbour Marina or wish to infuse your own personal style, our Marina Plaza Ballroom with waterfront views is sure to provide a perfect setting for your dream day.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 230 Standing

Square footage

3,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$6,000

Crystal Ballroom

A luxurious guest experience

With an inviting ambiance and sophisticated style, our elegant, spacious and adaptable Crystal Ballroom features an elegant crystal chandelier for even the most grandiose of celebrations.

Guest capacity

Up to 500 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

8,800

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$12,000

Marina Plaza Ballroom

An event space with a view of the marina.

Whether you’re inspired by the nautical spirit of South Shore Harbour Marina or wish to infuse your own personal style, our Marina Plaza Ballroom with waterfront views is sure to provide a perfect setting for your dream day.

Guest capacity

Up to 230 Seated

Up to 230 Standing

Square footage

3,400

Ideal for

Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$6,000


Available services that can be provided by South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center menu options


Reviews

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  • TS

    Tonya S.

    Rating: 5
    Zola
    May 27, 2022

    Excellent Wedding Venue

    When our wedding plans were canceled for out of the country during COVID we turned to South Shore Harbor for assistance. They went above and beyond to give us the wedding we wanted! The entire staff assisted us with all our needs and our wedding was a success! We highly recommend South Shore Harbor for any event you are hosting.


Yes, South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center allows guests to pay for their overnight accommodations in cash. When planning to pay cash, we require a credit card to have on file to cover the room rate, tax, and incidentals for the entire stay. If you pay cash at checkout, it will take 3-5 business days for the authorization to release from your credit card.
South Shore Harbour Resort is located 30 minutes outside of downtown Galveston.
We are a 5 minute drive from the Kemah Boardwalk.
The closest airports to us are Hobby Airport, HOU, (20 miles) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport, IAH, (47 miles).
NASA is very close by, only 10 minutes from the hotel.
Yes we do! The South Shore Harbour Fitness Center is available to guests, but not on site.
No it isn’t. But the pool is open year round for swimming; weather permitting of course. To learn more about the Oasis pool, visit www.sshr.com/oasis-pool.
We have live entertainment on Fridays in the Lighthouse Bistro from 6pm-9pm starting in May. We have live entertainment at Oasis pool starting Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend, Saturday & Sunday from 2pm-6pm.
Our hotel only allows service animals.
We do not have a boat launch. However, the closest one is under the FM 270 bridge; which is 5 minutes from the property.
Yes, our brunch is served on Sundays from 10am to 2pm, and on most Sundays we have a Pianist.