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InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG is a resort destination wedding venue in Hope Island, Australia, hosting 180 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$28,000 (our estimate). Best months: April, July, August, September.

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

Hope IslandQueensland, Australia

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort sits at Hope Island on Australia's Gold Coast, with 251 guest rooms, a chapel on site and a choice of indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception settings.

Guests
180 at dinner
Rooms
251 rooms
Cost
About A$28,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
All year
Getting there
OOL

About the venue

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort sits at Hope Island on Australia's Gold Coast, with 251 guest rooms, a chapel on site and a choice of indoor or outdoor ceremony and reception settings.

Seated ceremonies hold up to 100 guests, while seated dining scales to 180 across the resort's meeting and banquet spaces, with gardens, a pool and on-site bar rounding out the grounds.

Catering is handled in house and an on-site coordinator works with you from planning through to the reception.

Wedding packages start from AUD 285 per head, which covers reception space, catering, drinks, coordinator and furniture, alongside a venue fee of AUD 6,500.

  • Chapel on site, plus both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options
  • Seats up to 100 for a ceremony and up to 180 for seated dining
  • 251 rooms on site, from Classic Rooms to Queenslander, Federation, Manor and Homestead Suites
  • Packages from AUD 285 per head including reception space, catering, drinks, coordinator and furniture

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
180 guests
Ceremony, seated
100 guests

Staying over

Rooms
251 rooms
Room types
21 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Pets
No
Children
Yes

The wedding season

  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: good
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: best
  11. November: best
  12. December: good
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
OOL
Parking
Yes
Phone
(07) 5530 1234
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Reviews of InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort by IHG

“We stayed at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove for our wedding anniversary and had an amazing experience. We had originally booked a standard double room, but to our delight, the team generously upgraded us to a beautiful suite.”

John SabitsanaRead the whole review on Google

4.5out of 5, from 2,368 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

What does the pricing cover, and what is extra?
Packages begin at AUD 285 per head and include reception space, catering, drinks, a coordinator and furniture. There is also a venue fee of AUD 6,500. Accommodation is not included in the per-head price. For a full celebration, we estimate a total starting around AUD 28,300.
How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 100 guests seated for a ceremony and up to 180 guests for seated dining in the resort's meeting and banquet space.
Is there a chapel, or can we marry outdoors?
Both. There is a chapel on site, and outdoor ceremonies are available, with indoor and outdoor reception settings and gardens on the grounds.
When is the resort open, and when is it busiest?
The resort hosts weddings all twelve months of the year. Peak months are March through May and August through November.
Can we bring children or pets?
Children are welcome. Pets are not permitted at the resort.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 180 guests

    “Accommodating up to 180 wedding guests in a banquet setting, MacArthur’s Ballroom is the perfect backdrop for a lavish sit-down reception that leaves a lasting impression.”
    Read the source for seated dinner

  • Ceremony, seated: 100 guests

    “Seating up to 100, the non-denominational Chapel offers sleek contemporary features with a glass top registry table centred at the altar, silk flower arrangements by John Emmanuel, elegant white tiles and a soaring atrium.”
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  • Rooms: 251 rooms

    “InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s recently-refreshed collection of 251 guest rooms and premium suites are inspired by the 4.2-hectares of tropical garden that surrounds three accommodation wings – Marina View, Garden View and Lagoon View – and feature all-new indoor and outdoor furnishings, spacious balconies and a fresh palette of tropical greens, tasteful greys and crisp whites.”
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  • Room types: 21 listed

    “King Room with Marina View - Club Lounge Access”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Offering a collection of wedding reception spaces diverse in size and character, the resort invites couples to discover a venue that suits their personal taste.”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Chapel/shrine”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Explore the Gold Coast’s most awarded Wedding Chapel and a collection of outdoor venues for your wedding ceremony.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Catering is provided in-house across the ceremony and reception packages, and a dedicated team of wedding specialists covers styling, coordination and support.”
    Read the source for in-house catering

  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Indulge in award-winning wood-fire cuisine inside The Fireplace, before embarking on a signature whiskey flight inside Verandah Restaurant & Bar’s vibrant bar scene.”
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  • Price: From A$285 per head

    “Seated reception $285 per person”
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  • Venue fee: A$6,500

    “Pricing from $6,500”
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  • Included: Reception space, catering, drinks, a coordinator and furniture

    “Five-hour classic beverage package.”
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  • Not included: Rooms

    “Seated reception $285 per person”
    Read the source for not included

  • Weddings held: All year

    “Seasonal prices apply based on the below months: Off Season - January, February, June, July & December Peak Season - March, April, May, August, September, October & November”
    Read the source for weddings held

  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not allowed.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of any age are allowed.”
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  • Nearest airport: OOL

    “OOL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “At InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, self-parking is available for a daily rate of 20 AUD and valet parking is available for a daily rate of 45 AUD .”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “From grand ballroom banquets in MacArthur’s Ballroom to romantic affairs in the rustic surrounds of The Grange, select an indoor venue that truly speaks to your story.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Overlooking the resort’s iconic fountain, this elegant open-air space provides a romantic backdrop for ceremonies or receptions under the sky.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors

  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Amidst 4.2 hectares of tropical gardens, swimming pools and elegant fountains, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort boasts the Gold Coast’s most diverse collection of indoor and outdoor venues set up to cater to wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Amidst 4.2 hectares of tropical gardens, swimming pools and elegant fountains, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort boasts the Gold Coast’s most diverse collection of indoor and outdoor venues set up to cater to wedding ceremonies and receptions.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “PRE-WEDDING Resort-based venue coordinator and a 1-hour ceremony rehearsal.”
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About A$28,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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