Peppers The Hills Lodge is a hotel destination wedding venue in Castle Hill NSW, Australia, hosting up to 150 guests (Aisle estimate), where a wedding for 80 guests costs about A$23,000 (our estimate), reached from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), 45–50 minutes. Best months: April, August, September, December.
Peppers The Hills Lodge
Peppers The Hills Lodge welcomes arriving guests with sweeping views across the Hawkesbury region, where they transition from travel fatigue to celebration mode on manicured grounds.
About Peppers The Hills Lodge
Peppers The Hills Lodge welcomes arriving guests with sweeping views across the Hawkesbury region, where they transition from travel fatigue to celebration mode on manicured grounds.
The 4-star hotel operates 118 rooms with contemporary furnishings and direct access to event spaces designed for ceremonies and receptions.
Staff coordinate logistics seamlessly, allowing guests to focus on the gathering itself rather than logistics.
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My daughter and I recently stayed for 2 nights and from the moment we drove in we were very impressed. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The reception area also had a lovely feel to it.
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Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About A$23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- A$140 to A$210 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SYD, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 118 on-site guest rooms reduce travel logistics for interstate attendees
- Located 45 minutes from Sydney CBD, accessible via M2 motorway
- Multiple event spaces accommodate ceremonies up to 150 and cocktail receptions
- Accor loyalty integration allows guests to earn points on accommodation
A sample wedding weekend
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- 4:00 PMEarly guest arrivals; check-in and welcome drinks
- 10:00 AMCeremony in main hall
- 11:00 AMCocktail service on terrace
- 1:00 PMReception and seated lunch
- 5:00 PMEvening entertainment and dancing
- 10:00 AMCheckout; farewell breakfast available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SYD · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
- Weather window
- August – September
The months the weather is kindest, with April and December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (02) 9680 3800
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Questions about the venue
What is the venue capacity?+
Peppers The Hills Lodge accommodates 20–150 guests depending on room configuration and event style.
Are there accommodation options for guests?+
Yes. The lodge offers 118 rooms on-site, allowing guests to stay overnight and reducing driving distance concerns.
What's included in the venue hire?+
Package details vary; contact the Accor reservations team directly for ceremony space, reception setup, and catering options.
Can we host ceremonies and receptions at the same venue?+
Yes, multiple event spaces allow back-to-back ceremonies and receptions without relocating guests.
Could this be your venue?
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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.