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Mangapapa Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Havelock North, New Zealand, hosting 36 at dinner.

Mangapapa Hotel

Havelock NorthHawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

Mangapapa Hotel is a historic estate in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, set among established gardens with a swimming pool and on-site parking.

Guests
36 at dinner
Rooms
12 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
NPEabout 20 min by car

About the venue

Mangapapa Hotel is a historic estate in Havelock North, Hawke's Bay, set among established gardens with a swimming pool and on-site parking.

The property holds 12 suites and rooms, from Deluxe Rooms for two up to the Mangapapa Suite sleeping four, so a small wedding party can stay on site.

Outdoor ceremonies seat 30 guests in the grounds, with indoor reception space for up to 36 seated for dinner, in-house catering and a bar on site.

Napier Airport (NPE) is a 20-minute transfer away, making arrivals straightforward for travelling guests.

  • 12 rooms and suites on site, including the Mangapapa Suite for up to 4 guests
  • Outdoor ceremonies seated for 30 guests in the gardens
  • Indoor reception and meeting/banquet space seating 36 for dinner
  • In-house catering and a bar on site

Short answers

How many guests does Mangapapa Hotel hold?
Mangapapa Hotel holds 36 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Mangapapa Hotel?
Yes. 12 rooms.
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How do guests get to Mangapapa Hotel?
Fly into NPE, about 20 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
36 guests
Ceremony, seated
30 guests

Staying over

Rooms
12 rooms
Room types
10 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
NPE, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can Mangapapa Hotel seat?
The venue seats 30 guests for a ceremony and 36 guests for a seated dinner, making it suited to intimate weddings.
Can we hold the ceremony outside?
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are available in the gardens, and there is indoor reception space for the celebration afterwards.
Can our guests stay at the venue?
Yes, there are 12 rooms and suites, including the Cottage Deluxe Suite, Homestead Suite, Lady Watties Suite and Deluxe King Room for two, the Lady Watties Junior Suite and Cottage Suite for three, and the Mangapapa Suite for four.
Is catering provided?
Yes, catering is handled in-house and there is a bar on site.
How do we get there and how do we enquire?
The venue is about a 20-minute transfer from Napier Airport (NPE), and parking is available on site. Enquiries can go to luxury@mangapapa.co.nz or +64 6 878 3234.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 36 guests

    “Our dining room capacity is up to 36 diners.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 30 guests

    “If you’re planning an small intimate ceremony for up to 30 guests followed by bubbles and canapés, and a beautiful wedding reception, Mangapapa can offer you a truly unique experience and location that you and your guests will treasure for years to come.”
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  • Rooms: 12 rooms

    “The hotel boasts twelve spacious stunning light filled rooms, all unique in their own individual way.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Cottage Deluxe Suite”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “As a wedding venue, Mangapapa offers countless options for beautiful backdrops, from the iconic homestead to the orchard, garden and fountain areas, as well as the majestic tree-lined driveway.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our Executive Chef is happy to create a menu that suits the occasion.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our homestead offers four room types to choose from plus the hotel bar, restaurant and front reception.”
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  • Nearest airport: NPE, 20 min by car

    “NPE”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Our free onsite parking, extensive food and beverage options, corporate accommodation rates and professional service are the perfect combination for a successful business event.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Our dining room capacity is up to 36 diners.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Together with the renowned restaurant, day spa & wellness sanctuary and facilities such as the pool and lawn tennis court, Mangapapa is Hawke’s Bay’s ultimate luxury country estate…a destination in itself!”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Surrounded by our lush, landscaped gardens, dine in our beautiful restaurant and enjoy a delicious, refined 5-course set menu created by our talented team of Chefs.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The historic Mangapapa homestead built in 1885 has been recently refurbished capturing a luxurious and elegant style whilst maintaining the art deco and heritage character of the property.”
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