In recent years, the greater push towards integrating wellness and business has prompted MICE planners to think of ways to help attendees feel their best during events.

One easy way? Break away from traditional indoor venues, like convention centers, ballrooms, or conference rooms, and opt for an outdoor spot instead. The natural lighting, open-air ambience, and greenery of the outdoors provide a healthier environment compared to enclosed spaces.

Here are some of our top picks for outdoor event spaces across the Marriott Bonvoy™ portfolio, including options for beachfront, garden and terrace venues.

Beachfront

Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa, Hon Tre Island – Beach Banquet

Nestled in the tropical paradise of Hon Tre Island in Southern Vietnam is Nha Trang Marriott Resort & Spa – a 52-hectare sanctuary that serves as an elegant setting for any event imaginable.

Among its event spaces is a secluded 9,400-square-meter white sand beach area. Whether you have on-land or in-water team-building activities, employee training sessions or an intimate company dinner on the agenda, this venue is exceptionally multi-purpose and lends itself to a range of wellness, leisure or business-based events.

JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa – Andaman Grill

The Andaman Grill restaurant at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa is not just a reliable spot for delicious grilled meats – it also doubles as a scenic meeting venue. With its inviting, natural Thai wooden Sala design and a prime location at the doorsteps of the Andaman Sea, attendees will feel like they’re on the tropical vacation of their lifetime.

Wireless AV setups and options for digital screens and projectors at this spot also mean that there will be the same level of connectivity as indoor venues. You can deliver content and presentations just as you were inside, while attendees reap the benefits of nature, sunshine, and the cool ocean breeze for a big boost of inspiration and creativity.

Garden/Lawn

JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa – The Choga

If you’re looking to host an event with a local flair, the JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa deserves a spot at the top of your list. Its clifftop location overlooks breathtaking views of the Sanbangsan Mountain and open vistas, while the hotel interior incorporates local materials that celebrate the unique culture of Jeju Island.

Its meeting venue is no less impressive: an expansive garden that features a traditional Jeju hut, a ‘choga’. The banquet set-up is just as intentional as the rest of the hotel in its design – with the warm yellow chairs representing Jeju’s bright flowers and the black tables embodying Jeju’s volcanic terrain. It's a charming space that adds additional depth to any event, whether that is a special gala, rewards ceremony or your standard corporate meeting.

Renaissance Xi'an Hotel – Sky Garden

Renaissance Xi'an Hotel’s 1,260-square-meter sky garden venue is probably not what first comes to mind when you think of a garden. Perched up on the 6th floor, it's a chic alternative to the conventional meeting room that takes attendees away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

To maximize the space, we suggest taking advantage of the grassy area for wellness or team activities during the day and pulling out the tables and chairs for a banquet dinner as the sun sets. With that said, no matter how you choose to use the venue, it's a place where you can ditch the elaborate decorations and let the venue’s effortless sophistication speak for itself.

W Bali Seminyak – Ice Bar

Despite being right in the middle of Bali’s colorful nightlife and vibrant restaurant scene, the W Bali Seminyak itself is an idyllic retreat, offering a laid-back vibe that allows visitors to enjoy Bali’s beauty.

Its Ice Bar venue features an open, tree-lined lawn area that faces the sparkling Indian Ocean – making sunset events especially magical here. Designed with both comfort and elegance in mind, you’ll find comfortable beanbags and couches conveniently arranged in a circular formation, allowing conversations to flow organically. The elevated stage at the front of the venue ensures that guest speakers leave an unforgettable impression.

Terraces

The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi – Outdoor Foyer

Tucked away in Malaysia’s mystical island, The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi is an enchanting hideaway spot that not only makes for a picture-perfect holiday but also the event of dreams, especially if you’re hosting it in its foyer.

With dark-wood accents, a canopy overhead that filters out bright light, and 360-degree views that look out to a 10-million-year-old rainforest – there is an atmosphere of calmness here that stimulates deep thinking and reflection. This makes it a fantastic spot for discussion-based activities, or even a quiet meditation or yoga spot for those in between wellness breaks.

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection – Bridge Marquee

Pier One Syndey Harbor is not just near the famous Sydney Waterfront – it's built on and over it. For an event that is as stylish as it is iconic, its bridge room venue will not disappoint.

As the name suggests, this terrace space lies directly under Harbour Bridge – with a transparent overhead cover that not only adds to its exclusivity but also makes the space a reliable go-to whether it's rain or shine. With sleek furnishings, fresh plants scattered around, and an airy feel, it is a perfect meeting place for smaller-scale gatherings, like local exhibitions, product launches, or cocktail networking events.

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