University Plaza Waterfront Hotel
Overview
Welcome to a new standard of events and gatherings at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, downtown Stockton’s premier destination for business and celebration. Whether you're planning a grand wedding, a dynamic corporate meeting, an awards banquet, or a spirited pre-game party, our modern waterfront venue offers the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments. Plus, University Plaza Waterfront Hotel is Stockton's only full service, pet-friendly hotel.
With over 10,000 square feet of flexible event space, we make it easy to tailor your event to your needs. Choose from a range of elegant and adaptable settings:
- Waterfront Ballroom – Seats up to 450 guests in theater-style seating, perfect for large conferences and banquets
- Waterfront Events Area – A stunning 5,000-square-foot venue ideal for wedding receptions, galas, and group celebrations
- The Regent Rooms – Accommodates 75 to 200 guests, offering versatile layouts for mid-sized events
- Director Rooms (3) – Perfectly suited for breakout sessions, board meetings, family events, and smaller group functions
- Hospitality Suites – Great for casual meetups or pre/post-game gatherings, just steps from the Arena
Our expert event planners and dedicated catering team work closely with you to craft personalized experiences that reflect your vision, while our in-house audiovisual services and high-speed wired and wireless internet ensure everything runs smoothly.
Enhance your event with a stay at the hotel, where guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool, and the inviting atmosphere of the recently reopened Delta Restaurant and Lounge—perfect for pre-event gatherings or after-party cocktails.
A favorite among visiting sports teams and professional groups, the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel has quickly become the go-to destination for meetings, conferences, and celebrations along Stockton’s beautiful waterfront promenade.
Let us help you turn your next event into something truly exceptional—with stunning spaces, seamless service, and an unbeatable location.
Details
Maximum Occupancy: 179Amenities
- Breakout Rooms
- Business Center
- Complimentary Coffee Tea
- Dance Floor
- Featured Partner
- Fitness Center
- Food and Beverage Service
- Free Parking
- Full Bar
- Group Friendly
- Guest Laundry
- High Speed Internet
- In Room Fridge
- In Room Microwave
- Interior Corridors
- Meeting Facilities
- Onsite Catering
- Onsite Dining
- Onsite Full Bar
- Pool
- Room Service
- Wireless Internet
Meeting Spaces
Boardroom
- Area: 400 square feet
Courtyard
- Area: 5,000 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 400 |
Director Rooms 1, 2
- Area: 400 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 24 |
| U-Shape | 20 |
| Reception | 20 |
| Classroom | 20 |
| Conference | 20 |
| Theater | 30 |
Waterfront 1
- Area: 2,774 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 200 |
| Conference | 80 |
| U-Shape | 80 |
| Reception | 250 |
| Classroom | 150 |
| Theater | 250 |
Waterfront 2
- Area: 1,387 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 80 |
| U-Shape | 40 |
| Reception | 125 |
| Classroom | 60 |
| Theater | 100 |
| Conference | 50 |
Waterfront 3
- Area: 1,387 square feet
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 80 |
| U-Shape | 40 |
| Reception | 125 |
| Classroom | 60 |
| Theater | 100 |
| Conference | 50 |
Waterfront Ballroom
- Area: 5,548 square feet
Best place to stay in Stockton! Literally next to the Arena and Stockton Ports stadium! AND, walking distance from downtown. You’re also next to the Stockton Channel, so it’s a great area for a walk/job around the water. Also a great area for driving to amd around Stockton city. The rooms are very spacious (I even had a friedge in mine!). The TV’s could be updated, and one of my lights didn’t work, but for the price? Plus, the breakfast buffet is faily priced. This is easily a 4/4.5 hotel.
Fairly decent hotel for the price. The restaurant and bar are the stars here though. Service there is wonderful, the food and drinks are great too! Parking is available in a lot across the street, and they do have security. The room is spacious. Bed/pillow comfort is above average for most places I’ve stayed. Water pressure is good in the shower. Full size fridge was a pleasant surprise. The exterior rooms (at least the room I was in) didn’t present much of a view. My only small issues were that the fitness center doesn’t open until 8:00am. Seriously?! What about us who are early risers?! Also there was some kind sticky fluid on the ceiling of my room, like someone sprayed something up there and it hasn’t been cleaned (see last photo). Aside from those things, this was a pleasant stay.
Amazing! We came out for Jo Koy at the Adventist Health Arena. The hotel is literally a 30 second walk to the arena. The views are beautiful from the room and the Courtyard area is very nice and has great amenities like pool tables, ping pong tables, outdoor pool and hot tub. Full indoor bar service til midnight on the weekends and a nice little restaurant inside. If you are coming for an event and plan on eating at the Delta Bistro inside the hotel, MAKE RESERVATIONS!! We unfortunately could not sit inside and eat, but we're able to order food and eat outside. Some of the tables have fire pits in the middle, which are nice when it's cold. I would like to see more options for their breakfast buffet, but all in all, pretty decent. We will definitely be back!
We stayed here for our daughter’s Jamz competition and they were great! The rooms were very clean and to standard, the hot tub and pool was also great! Also we loved being able to use the ping pong tables. We definitely recommend staying here!
