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Edgewater Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Wānaka, New Zealand, hosting 100 at dinner.

Edgewater Hotel

WānakaOtago Region, New Zealand

Edgewater Hotel sits on the shore of Lake Wānaka with mountain views, gardens and 106 guest rooms across six room types, from Hotel Rooms for two to Apartments sleeping up to six.

Guests
100 at dinner
Rooms
106 rooms
Cost
NZ$8,000 to NZ$8,500venue fee
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Season
All year
Getting there
WKAabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Edgewater Hotel sits on the shore of Lake Wānaka with mountain views, gardens and 106 guest rooms across six room types, from Hotel Rooms for two to Apartments sleeping up to six.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony by the lake and move indoors for a seated dinner for up to 100 guests, with a dance space, on-site bar and in-house catering.

The venue fee starts at NZD 8,000 (NZD 7,500 in the off-season) and covers the ceremony and reception spaces, an on-site coordinator, staff, furniture and VAT.

Weddings are hosted any day of the week, year-round, and no full buyout or exclusive use is required.

  • Lakefront setting with mountain views and gardens on Lake Wānaka
  • Seated dining for up to 100 guests indoors, plus a dedicated dance space
  • Venue fee from NZD 8,000, including coordinator, staff, furniture and VAT
  • 106 rooms on site across six room types, with apartments sleeping up to six

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Edgewater Hotel cost?
The venue quotes nZ$8,000 to NZ$8,500 venue fee.
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How many guests does Edgewater Hotel hold?
Edgewater Hotel holds 100 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Edgewater Hotel?
Yes. 106 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Edgewater Hotel?
The venue hosts weddings All year.
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How do guests get to Edgewater Hotel?
Fly into WKA, about 1 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Smallest party taken
2 guests

Staying over

Rooms
106 rooms
Room types
6 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Days of the week
Any day
Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
WKA, 60 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

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What does the venue fee include, and what is extra?
The fee covers the ceremony space, reception space, on-site coordinator, staff, furniture and VAT. Catering, drinks and guest rooms are charged separately.
How much does it cost?
The venue fee is NZD 8,000, with pricing in the NZD 8,000–8,500 range in peak periods and NZD 7,500 in the off-season.
Can we have an outdoor ceremony?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available, and the indoor meeting and banquet space is used for the reception, which seats up to 100 for dinner.
Do we need to book out the whole hotel?
No. Neither a full buyout nor exclusive use is required.
How do guests get there, and is the venue accessible?
The nearest airport is Wānaka (WKA), transfers run about 60 minutes, and a shuttle is available. There is parking on site and the venue is accessible.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 100 guests

    “We have a dedicated on-site team that can cater for up to 100 guests, an on-site helipad, on-site accommodation for both you and your guests, and a restaurant and bar.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 2 guests

    “We can cater for anything from two people to 100 guests, depending on your vision.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken

  • Rooms: 106 rooms

    “Promoted as unique real estate with access to some of the world's most beautiful natural terrain, the hotel was invested in by 57 shareholders which included 65 titles, covering a total of 106 rooms.”
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  • Room types: 6 listed

    “Suite”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “We offer packages to suit your number of guests.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Edgewater’s exceptional location on the shores of Lake Wānaka and its exquisite rolling lawns are ideal for a garden ceremony.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our Executive Chef and his team provide catering options to suit, with a range of menus showcasing the incredible range of local produce.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “We have a dedicated on-site team that can cater for up to 100 guests, an on-site helipad, on-site accommodation for both you and your guests, and a restaurant and bar.”
    Read the source for bar on site

  • Price: NZ$8,000 to NZ$8,500 venue fee

    “31 – 100 Pax (including the couple) Pavilion, Alcove & Lawns November 1st - April 30th $8,000 Monday – Thursday $8,500 Friday - Sunday May 1st - October 31st $7,500 Monday - Sunday”
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  • Off-season price: NZ$7,500 venue fee

    “31 – 100 Pax (including the couple) Pavilion, Alcove & Lawns November 1st - April 30th $8,000 Monday – Thursday $8,500 Friday - Sunday May 1st - October 31st $7,500 Monday - Sunday”
    Read the source for off-season price

  • Venue fee: NZ$8,000

    “31 – 100 Pax (including the couple) Pavilion, Alcove & Lawns November 1st - April 30th $8,000 Monday – Thursday $8,500 Friday - Sunday May 1st - October 31st $7,500 Monday - Sunday”
    Read the source for venue fee

  • Included: Ceremony space, reception space, a coordinator, staff, furniture and VAT

    “When you book with us, your venue hire costs include:”
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  • Not included: Catering, drinks and rooms

    “Our Executive Chef and his team provide catering options to suit, with a range of menus showcasing the incredible range of local produce.”
    Read the source for not included

  • Weddings held: All year

    “Up to 140 Pax All year Lawns & Pavilion $3,000 Monday - Sunday”
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  • Days of the week: Any day

    “31 – 100 Pax (including the couple) Pavilion, Alcove & Lawns November 1st - April 30th $8,000 Monday – Thursday $8,500 Friday - Sunday May 1st - October 31st $7,500 Monday - Sunday”
    Read the source for days of the week

  • Exclusive use required: No

    “We offer packages to suit your number of guests.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: WKA, 60 min by car

    “WKA”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “We have complimentary car parking around the resort in good proximity to the rooms.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Yes, Edgewater welcomes guests with accessibility requirements.”
    Read the source for step-free access

  • Guest transport: Yes

    “We are happy to assist with arranging transportation from Queenstown International Airport to Edgewater, through our trusted transfer partners.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “- Pavilion for reception dinner”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “- Alcove for canapes, dance floor & entertainment”
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  • On a lake: Yes

    “Welcome to Wānaka’s only lakefront wedding & accommodation venue.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Our beautifully tended grounds offer an array of ceremony spots for you to choose from.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “At our picturesque lakeside location, you will fall in love with the stunning mountain views, making it the perfect spot to indulge and celebrate your special day in a relaxed, natural atmosphere.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “When booking your wedding at Edgewater you receive the benefit of working with us as your on-site wedding co-ordinators.”
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NZ$8,000 to NZ$8,500venue fee

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