Cambridge, MD — Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, an award-winning waterfront destination nestled on 342 acres of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, has received the 2025 “Smart Stars” award from Smart Meetings magazine, an industry-leading magazine for event and meeting planners. The resort is recognized in the category of “Best Outdoor Event Space.”
“We are honored to be recognized by such an esteemed publication as Smart Meetings as having one of the best outdoor event spaces in the country,” said Cari Ruppert, Director of Sales, Marketing and Events at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay. “This award is a testament to our incredible team, exceptional on-site experiences, and gorgeous setting on the Eastern Shore.”
The Smart Stars awards are determined based on the votes of thousands of meeting professionals in 41 different categories. The awards acknowledge the top choices of meeting planners for hotels, golf resorts, conference centers, destinations, theme parks, airlines, cruise lines, and more. For a full list of the 2025 winners, please visit https://www.smartmeetings/smart-stars-2025-winners-1.
The resort boasts 85,000 square feet of outdoor event space that showcases the stunning Eastern Shore setting. The Regatta Pavilion offers a covered outdoor space featuring direct waterfront views and a cozy outdoor fireplace. Additional outdoor options include the Breakwater Pavilion which offers event space at the end of the resort’s straight pier, the Grand Fireplace patio overlooking the Crecent Infinity Pool, and the spacious Manor Lawn nestled beside the signature 18th hole of River Marsh Golf Club.
Just as impressive are the hotel’s indoor meeting spaces, which were recently renovated to provide enhanced meeting experiences for groups. The Chesapeake Ballroom, spanning 11,259 square feet, and the Choptank Ballroom, covering 4,860 square feet, both feature spacious pre-function foyers with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize natural lighting. For mid-sized and intimate meetings, the Galleon and Clipper rooms accommodate up to 175 guests while the Skipjack, Cutter, and Schooner rooms each host up to 100 guests.
New this year, the resort’s business center has been fully converted into a brand-new meeting space called the Blue Heron room. The 500-square foot room is ideal for small and intimate functions with space for up to 40 people reception.
For more information or to book a meeting at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, please visit hyattregencychesapeakebay.com, or call (410) 901-1234.
About Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
Situated on 342 acres on the Eastern Shore of Chesapeake Bay, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina provides an unforgettable destination for business and leisure travelers. The AAA Four Diamond resort features 400 comfortable and modern guestrooms, renovated ballrooms for events, and more than 37,000 square feet of indoor function space complemented by more than 85,000 square feet of flexible outdoor event areas and terraces. Amenities include 18 holes of pristine golf running along the Choptank River at the River Marsh Golf Club, the full-service Sago Spa & Salon complete with a state-of-the-art Somadome meditation pod, and a 150-slip marina with both fixed and floating docks. The golf club also features a state-of-the-art golf simulator “The Cove” for year-round play. As a waterfront destination, the resort provides several water sports and activities including kayak, paddleboard, jet ski, powerboat, and catamaran rentals; multiple pool options including an outdoor infinity pool overlooking the river, an outdoor activity pool with a water slide, and the glass-enclosed Water Garden featuring a heated indoor pool, and indoor/outdoor hot tub, and dive-in movies throughout the year. The resort features a plethora of regionally-inspired dining options at its on-site restaurants including the Blue Point Provision Company, Water’s Edge Grill, Bay Country Market, Dock’s Poolside, Michener’s Library, Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grille, and the Off the Rook waterfront bar. To learn more, call (410) 901-1234 or visit HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay.com. Follow @HyattChesapeake on Instagram and @HyattRegencyChesapeakeBay on Facebook.
About Hyatt Regency
The Hyatt Regency brand prides itself on connecting travelers to who and what matters most to them. More than 175 conveniently located Hyatt Regency urban and resort locations in over 30 countries around the world serve as the go-to gathering space for every occasion – from efficient business meetings to memorable family vacations. The brand offers a one-stop experience that puts everything guests need right at their fingertips. Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts offer a full range of services and amenities, including the space to work, engage or relax; notable culinary experiences; technology-enabled ways to collaborate; and expert event planners who can take care of every detail. For more information, please visit hyattregency.com. Follow @HyattRegency on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and tag photos with #AtHyattRegency.
