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Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki is a hotel destination wedding venue in New Plymouth, New Zealand, hosting 150 at dinner and 200 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about NZ$12,000 (our estimate).

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

New PlymouthTaranaki Region, New Zealand

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki is a hotel wedding venue in central New Plymouth with indoor reception space that seats 150 guests for a dining service or holds 200 standing, plus room for dancing.

Guests
150 at dinner200 standing
Rooms
85 rooms
Cost
About NZ$12,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate
Getting there
NPLabout 10 min by car

About the venue

Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki is a hotel wedding venue in central New Plymouth with indoor reception space that seats 150 guests for a dining service or holds 200 standing, plus room for dancing.

In-house catering, an on-site bar and an on-site coordinator, Alana, keep the planning and the day itself in one place, and 85 guest rooms across six room types mean your guests can stay where they celebrate.

Wedding packages run from NZD 129 to NZD 169 per head with a 50-guest minimum, covering rooms, breakfast, the reception space, catering, drinks, staff and furniture.

The hotel is about 10 minutes from New Plymouth Airport (NPL), with parking on site and children welcome.

  • Seats 150 for a seated dinner or 200 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • 85 guest rooms, including one and two-bedroom apartments sleeping up to four
  • Packages from NZD 129 to NZD 169 per head, minimum 50 guests
  • Price includes rooms, breakfast, reception space, catering, drinks, staff and furniture

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki cost?
Aisle estimates about NZ$12,000 for 80 guests. Hire, fees, food and drink. Rooms are extra.
Aisle estimate
How many guests does Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki hold?
Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki holds 150 at dinner and 200 standing.
Venue website
Can guests stay at Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki?
Yes. 85 rooms.
Venue website
How do guests get to Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki?
Fly into NPL, about 10 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
150 guests
Standing reception
200 guests
Smallest party taken
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
85 rooms
Room types
6 listed

House rules

Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
NPL, 10 min by car
Parking
Yes
Phone
06 769 9579
Answered by the venue in local hours.

Reviews of Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki

“We stayed at this hotel with our family and honestly could not have asked for a better experience.”

Truong Phu PhongRead the whole review on Google

4.4out of 5, from 1,032 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The indoor reception space seats 150 guests for dining and holds up to 200 standing. There is a minimum of 50 guests for wedding packages.
What do the wedding packages cost and what is included?
Packages are priced per head from NZD 129 to NZD 169 and include rooms, breakfast, the reception space, catering, drinks, staff and furniture. Based on the 50-guest minimum, we estimate a total of around NZD 10,320 to NZD 13,520. Full details are at novotelnewplymouth.com/weddings/packages/.
Can our guests stay at the venue?
Yes. The hotel has 85 rooms, with options including the Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed (up to 3), Superior Two-Bedroom Apartment with King Beds (up to 4), Superior Two Queen (up to 4), Superior King Room (up to 3), Executive King Room (up to 2) and King Studio (up to 2).
Is there a coordinator to work with?
Yes, there is an on-site coordinator. Alana, the Meetings & Events coordinator, can be reached at events@novotelnewplymouth.com or +64 6 769 9579.
How do guests get there, and are children welcome?
The hotel is around 10 minutes from New Plymouth Airport (NPL) and has parking on site. Children are welcome.

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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: 150 guests

    “The Waitangi Room can host up to 150 guests for a seated banquet or up to 200 guests for a cocktail style reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 200 guests

    “The Waitangi Room can host up to 150 guests for a seated banquet or up to 200 guests for a cocktail style reception.”
    Read the source for standing reception

  • Smallest party taken: 50 guests

    “Inclusioms (Minimum number 50pax)”
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  • Rooms: 85 rooms

    “Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki features 85 spacious and stylishly appointed studio and executive rooms as well as one and two-bedroom apartments.”
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  • Room types: 6 listed

    “Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with King Bed”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki offers a wide range of catering options, from morning and afternoon teas through to working lunches, cocktail functions, buffets and formal three course dinners, through our restaurant Haukai Bistro & Bar.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Designed to accommodate a wide range of event styles, the room features an inbuilt bar, integrated audiovisual system, dedicated climate control and an abundance of natural light, with blackout options available when required.”
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  • Price: NZ$129 to NZ$169 per head

    “The Classic $129pp”
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  • Included: Rooms, breakfast, reception space, catering, drinks, staff and furniture

    “Overnight accommodation in a Superior King room, including breakfast & parking for the Wedding couple.”
    Read the source for included

  • Children: Yes

    “Yes, Novotel New Plymouth welcomes families and offers spacious accommodation, family-friendly dining options and a convenient location close to many of Taranaki’s top attractions.”
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  • Nearest airport: NPL, 10 min by car

    “NPL”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Paid parking options available onsite, as well as limited complimentary parking in surrounding areas around the hotel.*”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “The Waitangi Room can host up to 150 guests for a seated banquet or up to 200 guests for a cocktail style reception.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “Stage | Dance Floor | Handheld Microphone”
    Read the source for space for dancing

  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated events coordinator, just one person to communicate with”
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About NZ$12,000for 80 guestsAisle estimate

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