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Rydges Wellington is a hotel destination wedding venue in Wellington, New Zealand, hosting 230 at dinner and 250 standing.

Rydges Wellington

WellingtonWellington Region, New Zealand

Rydges Wellington is a 280-room hotel in central Wellington with harbour views, hosting indoor receptions for up to 230 seated guests or 250 standing in its meeting and banquet space.

Guests
230 at dinner250 standing
Rooms
280 rooms
Getting there
WLGabout 20 min by car

About the venue

Rydges Wellington is a 280-room hotel in central Wellington with harbour views, hosting indoor receptions for up to 230 seated guests or 250 standing in its meeting and banquet space.

Wedding packages are priced per head in NZD and include catering, drinks, reception space and an on-site coordinator, with in-house catering and an on-site bar taking care of the food and beverage side.

The hotel sits about 20 minutes from Wellington Airport (WLG), and offers parking, a pool and accessible facilities, plus a wide range of room types from Superior King Rooms to Deluxe Harbour View rooms sleeping up to four for guests staying over.

  • Seats 230 guests for a seated dinner, or 250 standing
  • 280 hotel rooms on site, including city view, harbour view and balcony options
  • Per-head packages in NZD covering catering, drinks, reception space and a coordinator
  • In-house catering, on-site bar and an on-site wedding coordinator

Short answers

How many guests does Rydges Wellington hold?
Rydges Wellington holds 230 at dinner and 250 standing.
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Can guests stay at Rydges Wellington?
Yes. 280 rooms.
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How do guests get to Rydges Wellington?
Fly into WLG, about 20 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
230 guests
Standing reception
250 guests

Staying over

Rooms
280 rooms
Room types
21 listed

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
WLG, 20 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Phone
04 499 8686
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Reviews of Rydges Wellington

“Absolutely amazing ! Perfect for families. I have 2 toddler boys and nice little area to play on level 2. Loved the spa and pool. Comfortable rooms and beds. Amazing service by staff and housekeeping. Breakfast was absolutely phenomenal!”

Cassidy ConnettRead the whole review on Google

4.1out of 5, from 2,551 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The indoor meeting and banquet space seats up to 230 guests for dining, or holds up to 250 standing.
What is included in the wedding packages?
Packages are priced per head in NZD and include catering, drinks, the reception space and an on-site coordinator. Full details are in the Rydges Wellington wedding packages PDF.
Can our guests stay at the hotel?
Yes. There are 280 rooms across types including Superior King Rooms, King Rooms with City View, Superior King Suites, and Deluxe King or Double/Twin Rooms with Harbour View, with several room types sleeping up to four.
How far is the venue from the airport?
Rydges Wellington is approximately 20 minutes from Wellington Airport (WLG).
Is the venue accessible and is parking available?
Yes, the hotel has accessible facilities and on-site parking, as well as a pool and an on-site bar.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 230 guests

    “Our flexible conference venue can host anything from board meetings of 10 executives up to grand banquets of 230 people.”
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  • Standing reception: 250 guests

    “Host successful meetings and events, or stylish weddings, for up to 250 guests on our dedicated conference floor with state-of-the-art facilities.”
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  • Rooms: 280 rooms

    “Our 4+ star hotel boasts 280 exquisite Wellington accommodation rooms, thoughtfully designed to cater to both business, family and leisure travellers.”
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  • Room types: 21 listed

    “Superior King Room”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Meals served from the hotel’s dedicated conference kitchen.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Join friends and colleagues for a drink or meal at Portlander, our award winning restaurant & bar, and thriving hub of steak, whisky, wine and ambience seven days a week.”
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  • Included: Catering, drinks, a coordinator and reception space

    “Our wedding package has all the inclusions you could ever want, delivering amazing value with superb food and wine.”
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  • Nearest airport: WLG, 20 min by car

    “WLG”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Valet parking is available on-site at NZD $45/night (limited, subject to availability), with EV charging and accessible parking also on hand.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Choose from 280 rooms and suites, including 19 apartment-style suites with washer and dryer facilities, plus wheelchair-accessible common areas throughout.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Rydges welcomes conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, trade shows, weddings, receptions, festive parties and social events.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Take advantage of our 24-hour reception, concierge, FREE WI-FI, and leisure centre with fitness studio, spa, sauna and indoor lap pool.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Set on downtown Featherston Street, this 4-star hotel looks out over Wellington’s harbour and city skyline.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Each event has a dedicated coordinator to manage the finer details – which means you can sit back, relax, and know it’s all under control.”
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