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JW Marriott Auckland is a hotel destination wedding venue in Auckland, New Zealand, hosting 220 at dinner and 400 standing.

JW Marriott Auckland

AucklandNew Zealand

JW Marriott Auckland is a 286-room city hotel in central Auckland with a ballroom, banquet and conference spaces for weddings held entirely indoors.

Guests
220 at dinner400 standing
Rooms
286 rooms
Getting there
AKL

About the venue

JW Marriott Auckland is a 286-room city hotel in central Auckland with a ballroom, banquet and conference spaces for weddings held entirely indoors.

The hotel seats up to 220 guests for a plated dinner and holds up to 400 for a standing reception, with in-house catering, an on-site bar and an on-site coordinator to run the day.

Accommodation ranges from Superior King Rooms with city views to Executive Suites and a One-Bedroom Executive King Suite with Sky Tower View, so wedding parties and travelling guests can stay on site.

Auckland Airport (AKL) is the nearest airport, and the hotel offers parking, a pool and accessible facilities.

  • Seated dining for up to 220 guests; up to 400 for standing receptions
  • 286 guest rooms, including suites sleeping up to 3
  • Ballroom, banquet and conference event spaces, all indoors
  • On-site wedding coordinator, in-house catering and an on-site bar

Short answers

How many guests does JW Marriott Auckland hold?
JW Marriott Auckland holds 220 at dinner and 400 standing.
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Can guests stay at JW Marriott Auckland?
Yes. 286 rooms.
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How do guests get to JW Marriott Auckland?
Fly into AKL.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
220 guests
Standing reception
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
286 rooms
Room types
18 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No

Getting there

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Nearest airport
AKL
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
09 309 8888
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Reviews of JW Marriott Auckland

“A Truly Luxurious Stay with Exceptional Hospitality What a fantastic experience at JW Marriott Auckland! This is exactly the kind of hospitality and attention to detail I expect from a luxury hotel, and the team certainly delivered.”

Jalal HindiehRead the whole review on Google

4.2out of 5, from 746 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 220 guests for a seated dinner and up to 400 for a standing reception.
Can we bring our own caterer?
No. Catering is in-house only; external caterers are not permitted. There is also a bar on site.
Is a full buyout or exclusive use required?
No. Neither a buyout nor exclusive use of the hotel is required to hold your wedding here.
Can guests stay at the venue?
Yes. The hotel has 286 rooms, from Room, 1 King Bed and Superior King Room With City View through to Junior King Suites and the One-Bedroom Executive King Suite with Sky Tower View.
Who do we contact to enquire?
Call +64 9 309 8888 or email sales.auckland@jwmarriott.com. An on-site coordinator works with couples on planning.

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Sources and booking notes

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  • Seated dinner: 220 guests

    “Serve an elegant dinner for 220 wedding guests in one of Auckland’s largest pillar-less ballrooms”
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  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “Style and flexibility are yours in JW Marriott’s Ballroom for social events up to 400 guests”
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  • Rooms: 286 rooms

    “The enriched meeting and event spaces is another milestone on the full hotel renovation seeing the refurbishment of 286 guest rooms and suites, overhaul of the lobby and food and beverage options including a modern all day dining 'Kiwi brasserie' with an alfresco area, an elegant Teppanyaki restaurant, JW bar, Lobby Lounge and the exclusive Executive Lounge for Marriott Bonvoy members only.”
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  • Room types: 18 listed

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

    “With options to suit intimate groups as small as eight, up to parties of 400 guests, JW Marriott Auckland hotel allows guests to gather with intention, no matter the occasion - from weddings and celebrations, gala dinners, seminars, awards nights, conferences and more.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Delight your wedding guests with a taste of New Zealand's local produce from our catering menu”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “*Please note that external catering is not permitted; however, we would be delighted to discuss our preferred catering partners with you.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Host a cocktail hour for your wedding guests at our JW Lounge & Bar for an elegant yet relaxed vibe”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “With options to suit intimate groups as small as eight, up to parties of 400 guests, JW Marriott Auckland hotel allows guests to gather with intention, no matter the occasion - from weddings and celebrations, gala dinners, seminars, awards nights, conferences and more.”
    Read the source for exclusive use required

  • Nearest airport: AKL

    “AKL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Valet parking is available.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “There is step-free access throughout the property.”
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  • Event spaces: Ballroom, banquet room and conference space

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Serve an elegant dinner for 220 wedding guests in one of Auckland’s largest pillar-less ballrooms”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “The centrepiece is a stunning 14-metre heated indoor pool with serene views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge—perfect for restorative swims.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “The wedding planners at our conference space in Auckland's CBD take the stress out of your big day”
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