Host an Oceanfront Holiday Party at Kingston Resorts

This holiday season, bring your people together somewhere with a little more room to celebrate.

The holiday season is full of reasons to get together, from office parties and client dinners to family celebrations and annual traditions with friends. Choosing the right place to host can make all the difference, especially when you are looking for more than a private dining room and a catered meal.

At Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, your holiday event can take place along the coast, with oceanfront venues, full-service catering, accommodations, and resort amenities all in one destination.

Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for family, an employee appreciation party, or a large corporate event, Kingston Resorts offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces that can be tailored to your plans. Guests can arrive for the evening or turn the occasion into a full Myrtle Beach getaway with an overnight stay.

A Holiday Party with an Ocean View

A holiday party does not have to take place in the same type of banquet room you have used year after year. At Kingston Resorts, the Atlantic provides the backdrop.

The Dunes Ballroom, located 16 floors above the coast at Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort, offers panoramic views of the ocean and an elevated setting for holiday dinners, receptions, and larger events. At Embassy Suites, Seaside Vista combines a modern, high-ceiling interior with direct ocean views and a wrap-around patio, giving guests the option to enjoy the coastal setting throughout the event.

For groups looking to take the celebration outdoors, Kingston Resorts also offers beachfront lawns and garden spaces. These venues provide a different way to experience the resort, whether you are planning a cocktail reception, dinner, or another holiday gathering.

With venues designed for groups ranging from smaller parties to events of up to 2,000 guests, Kingston Resorts can accommodate everything from a company dinner to a large-scale end-of-year event.

Holiday Catering, Without the Holiday Kitchen

Planning a holiday event comes with enough details without adding a full menu to the list.

Kingston Resorts offers holiday catering for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s gatherings, with menus that combine familiar holiday favorites with elevated seasonal selections. The culinary team can help create a menu that fits the type of event, guest count, and overall style of the occasion.

Holiday selections include:

• Oven-roasted carved turkey breast with pan gravy
• Bourbon-glazed Benton’s ham with smoked cherry glaze
• Pan-seared salmon medallions with butternut cream and toasted pistachios
• Grilled marinated chicken breast with foraged mushroom demi-glace
• Sliced pot roast with rich vegetable-fortified gravy
• Traditional cornbread dressing
• Baked Southern macaroni and cheese
• Buttermilk mashed potatoes
• Sweet potato praline casserole
• Wild rice pilaf
• Whipped sweet potatoes
• Maple bacon Brussels sprouts
• Roasted shallot green beans
• Green bean almondine
• Roasted butternut squash
• Honey thyme roasted parsnips and carrots

Dessert brings its own lineup of holiday favorites, including pumpkin pie, pecan pie, seasonal cheesecake, fall carrot cake, and berry cobbler, along with additional specialty desserts.

Menus can also be customized with salads, dressings, starches, vegetables, desserts, and beverage selections. The result is a meal that can feel traditional, polished, or somewhere in between, depending on your event.

More Than One Night Away

One of the biggest advantages of hosting an event at a resort is having accommodations close by.

Guests can stay in oceanfront condos, resort villas, and hotel accommodations throughout Kingston Resorts, making it especially convenient for families, companies, and groups traveling to Myrtle Beach from out of town.

Instead of arranging transportation between a hotel and an off-site venue, guests can stay on property and enjoy the resort before and after the event.

That might mean spending the afternoon by the ocean before getting dressed for dinner, enjoying a treatment at the spa, fitting in a round of golf, or simply taking some time to explore the resort. For corporate groups, a holiday event can also be paired with meetings, team activities, or a year-end retreat.

The result is an event that can extend beyond a few hours on the calendar.

A Place for Every Kind of Holiday Event

Not every holiday party looks the same, and your venue should not have to be one-size-fits-all.

Corporate Holiday Parties

Bring employees together for an end-of-year celebration, company dinner, or employee appreciation event. Kingston Resorts Myrtle Beach offers meeting and event spaces that can accommodate both smaller groups and large corporate functions.

Family Gatherings

Skip the stress of hosting the entire family at home. Bring everyone together for a holiday meal at the beach, with accommodations available on property for guests who are traveling in.

Friends and Social Celebrations

From a private dinner to a cocktail reception, Kingston Resorts provides a coastal setting for celebrating with friends and marking the end of another year.

Client and Partner Events

Give clients, partners, and colleagues a setting that feels different from the typical office or restaurant gathering. Ocean views, attentive service, and on-site accommodations make it easy to plan an event with multiple pieces in one place.

Make It Part of the Holiday Tradition

A holiday trip to Kingston Resorts can come with traditions of its own. Throughout the season, guests can enjoy holiday events and experiences around the resort, giving families and groups plenty to look forward to before and after their celebration.

The season begins with the Turkey Trot 5K on November 21, followed by the Tree Lighting & Holiday Market on November 28. Guests can shop local vendors, enjoy festive entertainment, and gather around as the resort lights the Christmas tree.

That same day, Christmas Village opens for the season, bringing Santa, holiday movies, crafts, s’mores, and family-friendly activities to Kingston Resorts on Saturdays through December 19. For an even more immersive holiday experience, families can stay in The Snowfall Retreat, a two-bedroom oceanfront condo transformed with Christmas décor and holiday surprises.

Adults can get into the holiday spirit at the Wet Whistle Tinsel Bar, a Christmas-themed poolside pop-up featuring festive cocktails and over-the-top holiday décor. The Tinsel Bar will be open daily from November 28 through January 4.

And when the holidays come to a close, guests can keep the celebration going with the Midnight Masquerade New Year’s Eve Ball on December 31. With live music from Urban Jukebox, dancing, festive bites, and a midnight toast, it is another way to make a holiday stay at Kingston Resorts part of the tradition.

With seasonal events happening throughout the resort, there is always another reason to gather, celebrate, and make memories together.

Planning for a Holiday Weekend

For groups coming from different cities, consider turning the holiday party into a weekend at the beach.

Guests can arrive early and settle into their accommodations before the event, spend time along the coast, then gather for dinner or a reception that evening. The following morning, there is no long drive home waiting on anyone. Guests can enjoy breakfast, take a walk along the beach, or spend a little more time at the resort before heading out.

For corporate groups, the same approach can turn an annual holiday party into an opportunity for employees to connect outside of the workplace. Meetings, team activities, dining, and overnight accommodations can all be incorporated into one stay.

It is a simple way to give an annual event a little more to look forward to.

Start Planning Early

Holiday calendars fill quickly, particularly for larger events and popular dates. If you are considering a company holiday party, family gathering, client event, or private celebration, early fall is a good time to begin looking at venues and availability.

The Kingston Resorts events team can help with the details, from selecting the right space and building a menu to coordinating accommodations and the other elements that bring your event together.

With four outdoor venues, three elegant ballrooms, more than 100,000 square feet of meeting space, and accommodations throughout the resort, Kingston Resorts gives groups the flexibility to create an event that fits their plans.

And when the party is over, the ocean is still right outside.

Celebrate the Holidays at Kingston Resorts

Ocean views, holiday menus, resort accommodations, and space to bring everyone together.

This year, take your holiday gathering somewhere a little different. Gather by the coast, enjoy a meal prepared for your group, stay overnight, and make a weekend of it.

Ready to start planning? Explore Kingston Resorts event venues and request a proposal for your holiday gathering.

Plan Your Holiday Event