Lilypad Palm Beach
Guests arrive at Lilypad Palm Beach to waterfront views and manicured gardens where they'll spend the night in beachside suites overlooking the Hawkesbury River.
Lilypad Palm Beach is a hotel destination wedding venue in Palm Beach NSW, Australia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$41,000 (our estimate), reached from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Best months: May, August, September, December.
About Lilypad Palm Beach
Guests arrive at Lilypad Palm Beach to waterfront views and manicured gardens where they'll spend the night in beachside suites overlooking the Hawkesbury River.
The hotel transforms into an intimate celebration space with dedicated wedding facilities, allowing your party to move from ceremony to reception without leaving the property.
With 4.8-star ratings, this venue consistently delivers on hospitality, meaning your guests remember the service as much as the celebration itself.
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Loved our stay on Lilypad, the accommodation was stunning, so much food supplied for our stay. Chef & the staff were were wonderful and so helpful. Would highly recommend this fantastic experience.
Ennio Alberici · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About A$41,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- A$8,000 to A$20,000 venue feeAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SYD, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Beachfront location on Snapperman Lane with private water access and river views
- On-site accommodation for up to 150 guests across multiple room types
- Full-service hotel with restaurant, bar, and dedicated wedding coordination team
- Four distinct event spaces accommodating ceremonies from 20 to 150 guests
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
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- 4:00 PMGuest arrivals and check-in; welcome drinks in gardens or lounge
- 3:00 PMGuest arrival; hair and makeup services available in suites
- 4:30 PMCeremony in garden pavilion or beachfront space
- 5:30 PMCocktail hour and canapes on terrace overlooking river
- 7:00 PMSeated dinner and reception in main hall with dance floor and DJ
- 11:00 PMLate-night bar service and dessert station
- 9:00 AMBreakfast buffet for overnight guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SYD · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
- Weather window
- August – September
The months the weather is kindest, with May and December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (02) 9195 6987
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
Can we accommodate guests overnight?+
Yes. Lilypad Palm Beach is a full-service hotel with on-site rooms, allowing guests to stay, celebrate, and wake up together. Room rates and packages can be customized for wedding parties.
What's included in the venue hire?+
Venue hire includes space selection, basic décor setup, and coordination with the hotel's event team. Catering, bar service, and accommodation are quoted separately based on guest count and preferences.
How flexible is the timeline?+
The venue offers flexible timing for ceremonies and receptions. Couples can arrange welcome drinks in gardens, dinner indoors, and late-night events in designated spaces, all within the property.
Is there parking for guests?+
Yes. On-site parking is available for all guests at no additional charge.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
External catering is not permitted. The hotel's in-house culinary team handles all food and beverage service, ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about pricing and availability for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.
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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.