Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie is a hotel destination wedding venue in Port Macquarie, Australia, hosting 160 at dinner and 250 standing. Best months: May, July, August, September.

Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie

Port MacquarieNew South Wales, Australia

Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie sits a 10-minute transfer from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and pairs water views with indoor reception space for weddings of 15 guests upwards.

Guests
160 at dinner250 standing
Rooms
119 rooms
Cost
A$114 to A$124a head
Season
Best weather Jul–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
PQQabout 10 min by car

About the venue

Rydges Hotel Port Macquarie sits a 10-minute transfer from Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) and pairs water views with indoor reception space for weddings of 15 guests upwards.

The meeting and banquet space seats 160 for dining or holds up to 250 standing, with a dance floor, an on-site bar and in-house catering from AUD 114 to 124 per head.

With 119 rooms ranging from standard king rooms to three-bedroom water view apartments sleeping six, plus a pool, parking and step-free access, guests can stay on site for the whole celebration.

An on-site coordinator works with you on the planning, and exclusive use or a full buyout is not required.

  • Seated dining for 160 guests or up to 250 standing, with dedicated dance space
  • Catering packages from AUD 114 to 124 per head, with a minimum of 15 guests
  • 119 rooms and apartments, including water view and ocean view options sleeping up to six
  • On-site wedding coordinator, in-house catering and a bar on site

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
160 guests
Standing reception
250 guests
Smallest party taken
15 guests

Staying over

Rooms
119 rooms
Room types
21 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Exclusive use required
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: good
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: best
  6. June: good
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Nearest airport
PQQ, 10 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The meeting and banquet space seats 160 guests for a dining reception, or up to 250 standing. The minimum booking is 15 guests.
What does the per-head price include?
Pricing runs from AUD 114 to 124 per head and includes catering, which is prepared in-house.
Do we need to book the whole hotel?
No. Exclusive use and a full buyout are not required.
Can guests stay on site?
Yes, there are 119 rooms, from Standard King Rooms for two to Three Bedroom Apartments with water views sleeping up to six. Accessible king rooms are also available.
Are children welcome?
Yes, children are allowed, and family-sized apartments sleeping four to six make it practical for them to stay.

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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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A$114 to A$124a head

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