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Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is a resort destination wedding venue in Port Macquarie, Australia, hosting 250 at dinner and 400 standing. Best months: May, July, August, September.

Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges

Port MacquarieNew South Wales, Australia

Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is a waterfront resort on the New South Wales coast with water views, gardens, a pool and an on-site chapel.

Guests
250 at dinner400 standing
Rooms
92 rooms
Cost
A$160 to A$164a head
Ceremony
Chapel on site
Season
Best weather Jul–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
PQQ

About the venue

Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is a waterfront resort on the New South Wales coast with water views, gardens, a pool and an on-site chapel.

Couples can marry outdoors or in the chapel, then move to an indoor or outdoor reception seating up to 250 guests, or 400 standing.

With 92 rooms across studios, king rooms and suites, an on-site coordinator, in-house catering and a bar, the resort can host a full wedding weekend and is available for a whole-venue buyout.

Catering is priced per head from AUD 160 to AUD 164, and Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) is the nearest airport for travelling guests.

  • On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony options, with ceremony seating for up to 50
  • Reception capacity of 250 seated for dining or 400 standing, indoors or outdoors
  • 92 guest rooms, from Standard King Rooms to Water View Suites sleeping up to 4
  • In-house catering from AUD 160 to AUD 164 per head

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges cost?
The venue quotes a$160 to A$164 a head.
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How many guests does Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges hold?
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges holds 250 at dinner and 400 standing.
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Can guests stay at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges?
Yes. 92 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges?
Best weather: July – September.
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How do guests get to Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges?
Fly into PQQ.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
250 guests
Standing reception
400 guests
Ceremony, seated
50 guests

Staying over

Rooms
92 rooms
Room types
12 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes

House rules

Music until
21:30

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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Getting there

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Nearest airport
PQQ
Parking
Yes
Phone
(02) 6589 5100
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Reviews of Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges

“We had a very enjoyable stay at your hotel. All of the staff we encountered were warm, friendly, and approachable. I'd especially like to recognise Jacob at the front desk. He was humorous, polite, and genuinely welcoming.”

PeggyRead the whole review on Google

4.3out of 5, from 1,555 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
The venue seats up to 250 guests for a seated dinner and holds up to 400 standing. Ceremony seating is for up to 50 guests.
Can we hold the ceremony on site?
Yes. There is a chapel on site and outdoor ceremony options in the grounds, with gardens and water views.
Is accommodation available for our guests?
Yes, the resort has 92 rooms, including Studio with Water View, Garden Studio, Water View Suite and Garden View Suite options sleeping up to 4, plus a range of king rooms and suites for 2.
What does catering cost and who provides it?
Catering is in-house and priced per head, from AUD 160 to AUD 164.
Is there a noise curfew?
Yes, the noise curfew is 21:30.

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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: 250 guests

    “The Cape Ballroom seats up to 250 guests in a banquet formation and has room for over 400 guests in a cocktail setting with the option to separate the space for smaller, more intimate gatherings.”
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  • Standing reception: 400 guests

    “The Cape Ballroom seats up to 250 guests in a banquet formation and has room for over 400 guests in a cocktail setting with the option to separate the space for smaller, more intimate gatherings.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 50 guests

    “The chapel is situated in The Pavilion amongst the lush Formal Gardens over the waterfront, The Chapel features your choice of bespoke hardwood pews for a maximum of 50 guests or white Malibu chairs for a maximum of 50 guests with views for an additional 200 guests on the Chapel verandahs.”
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  • Rooms: 92 rooms

    “On an exclusively yours basis, the venue will be reserved in its entirety for your wedding, subject to the booking of all 92 on-site accommodation rooms including full buffet breakfast”
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  • Room types: 12 listed

    “Studio with Water View”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “On an exclusively yours basis, the venue will be reserved in its entirety for your wedding, subject to the booking of all 92 on-site accommodation rooms including full buffet breakfast”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “The Hamptons inspired Wedding Chapel at Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges is undoubtedly the most stylish and exclusive wedding ceremony venue on the North Coast.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Come experience the breathtaking beauty of our signature outdoor ceremony venue, The Point, nestled at the furthest edge of our private peninsula.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Exquisite menus crafted by talented in-house chefs”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Our very own Boathouse Bar & Restaurant is open daily from 7:00am for breakfast and dinner.”
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  • Price: A$160 to A$164 per head

    “The resort’s cocktail wedding package starts from $164 per person, and the classic two-course seated reception package is priced from $160 per person.”
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  • Music until: 21:30

    “Music must end by 9:30 PM”
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  • Nearest airport: PQQ

    “PQQ”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Take advantage of our onsite parking (charges apply), private jetty, kayak, canoe and paddle board hire and tennis court.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Features of this breathtaking reception venue include high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, a private bar, glass elevators, and a pre-celebration event lounge.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The Pavilion offers a beautiful setting for relaxed wedding receptions at Sails Resort Port Macquarie, surrounded by lush tropical plants and greenery.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Guests will delight in our stunning outdoor heated swimming pool and spa, surrounded by private cabanas and overlooking the Hastings River.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Situated on the eastern foreshore of the resort, the pillarless Cape Ballroom boasts spectacularly uninterrupted views of the marina across the bay and out to the Pacific Ocean.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “With uninterrupted views across the bay over to Pelican Island, the Formal Gardens is the perfect spot for your guests to toast you as bride and groom post-ceremony.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Dedicated in-house wedding coordinators to assist with planning”
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A$160 to A$164a head

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