Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is a hotel destination wedding venue in Caves Beach, Australia, hosting 160 at dinner and 200 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$18,000 (our estimate). Best months: May, August, September, December.

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

Caves BeachNew South Wales, Australia

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows sits on the coast at Caves Beach, New South Wales, with direct beach access, sea views, a pool and on-site parking.

Guests
160 at dinner200 standing
Cost
About A$18,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
Best weather Aug–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
BEO

About the venue

Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows sits on the coast at Caves Beach, New South Wales, with direct beach access, sea views, a pool and on-site parking.

Couples can marry outdoors and move to either an indoor or outdoor reception, with an indoor backup space if the weather turns and room for 160 seated for dining or 200 standing.

On-site accommodation sleeps up to 250 across bungalows, villas and townhouses, from the adults-only Ocean Bungalow for two to a three-bedroom townhouse for six.

Catering is handled in-house, there is a bar on site, dance space, and wedding co-ordinator Asha works with couples from planning through to the 11:00 PM noise curfew.

  • Outdoor ceremony space for up to 30 seated, with indoor backup available
  • Receptions for 160 seated or 200 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • Direct beach access, sea views, pool and on-site parking
  • On-site accommodation sleeping up to 250 across six room types, including a three-bedroom townhouse for six

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
160 guests
Standing reception
200 guests
Ceremony, seated
30 guests
Smallest party taken
15 guests

Staying over

Sleeps
250 guests
Room types
6 listed

House rules

Music until
11:00 PM
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: best
Best weatherGoodWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.
Nearest airport
BEO
Parking
Yes
Phone
(02) 4980 9999
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows

“I recently attended a wedding at Caves Coastal Bar and Bungalows and stayed in a bungalow. The Bungalow was fresh and clean and with 2 bedrooms spacious for our family of 5.”

Eliza MacDonaldRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 2,013 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How much does a wedding here cost?
Pricing is per head, from AUD 165 to AUD 173, with off-season rates from AUD 155. A venue fee of AUD 2,000 applies. We estimate a total of around AUD 17,700 to AUD 18,340 depending on season and guest numbers. The per-head rate includes reception space, catering, drinks, staff, coordinator and furniture.
How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats 160 for dining and holds 200 standing. Ceremony seating is for up to 30. The minimum booking is 15 guests.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes. Accommodation sleeps up to 250 across six room types: Ocean Bungalow (adults only, sleeps 2), Villa Garden, Townhouse Ocean and Townhouse Garden (each sleeps 4), and Villa Ocean and Townhouse 3 Bedroom (each sleeps 6).
Is there a curfew and is there a backup for rain?
Music and noise must finish by 11:00 PM. Ceremonies can be held outdoors, and an indoor backup space is available, with receptions possible either indoors or outdoors.
Who do we contact to enquire?
Asha, the wedding co-ordinator, can be reached on +61 2 4980 9999 or at hello@cavescoastal.com.au. Full details are in the wedding pack at cavescoastal.com.au/weddings.

Weddings held here

2025
Sophie & Ben

We always dreamed of getting married by the ocean, and from the moment we viewed Caves Coastal, we were sold.

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2025
Madison & Reece

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for being such an important part of our wedding day.

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2025
Jemma & Matthew

As a wedding venue, Caves was absolutely perfect.

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2025
Taylor & Connor

Our day has come and gone, and we cannot thank you all at Caves Coastal enough for providing the most incredible accommodation, location, facilities and overall experience.

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2025
Rachel & Ashley

I just wanted to thank you and your amazing staff.

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2024
Charlii & Brendan

We just wanted to say thank you for everything you did on our wedding day.

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Sources and booking notes

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About A$18,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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