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The Crown Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Napier, New Zealand, hosting 55 at dinner and 90 at the ceremony (Aisle estimate). Best months: January, February, March, April.

The Crown Hotel

NapierHawke's Bay Region, New Zealand

The Crown Hotel is a historic property in Napier with sea views and direct beach access, just 15 minutes from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).

Guests
55 at dinner90 at the ceremonyAisle estimate
Rooms
39 rooms
Season
Best weather Jan–AprAisle estimate
Getting there
NPEabout 15 min by car

About the venue

The Crown Hotel is a historic property in Napier with sea views and direct beach access, just 15 minutes from Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE).

The hotel holds 39 rooms across nine room types, from Studios and Heritage Studios for two guests up to Two-Bedroom and Premier Two-Bedroom Suites sleeping four, so your wedding party can stay on site.

Ceremonies seat up to 90 guests and standing receptions hold 100, with both indoor and outdoor reception options, a meeting and banquet space, an on-site bar and a private chef.

The venue is accessible, with a Double or Twin Room - Disability Access available, and parking is provided.

  • Historic waterfront hotel with sea views and direct beach access
  • 39 rooms across nine types, including suites sleeping up to 4
  • Ceremony seating for 90 guests; standing capacity of 100
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options plus a meeting and banquet space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
55 guestsAisle estimate
Standing reception
100 guests
Ceremony, seated
90 guests

Staying over

Rooms
39 rooms
Room types
9 listed

The place

Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: best
  2. February: best
  3. March: best
  4. April: best
  5. May: good
  6. June: out of season
  7. July: out of season
  8. August: out of season
  9. September: out of season
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
NPE, 15 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 Crown Hotel host?
Seated ceremonies accommodate up to 90 guests and standing receptions up to 100. For seated dining we estimate around 55 guests.
Can we bring our own caterer or supply our own wine?
No. External catering is not permitted and corkage is not allowed. The hotel has a private chef and an on-site bar.
Can guests stay at the venue?
Yes. The hotel has 39 rooms, including Studios, Premier Studios, Heritage Studios, One-Bedroom and Premier One-Bedroom Suites, and Two-Bedroom, Heritage and Premier Two-Bedroom Suites sleeping up to four.
How far is the nearest airport?
Napier Airport (NPE) is a 15-minute transfer from the hotel.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, the venue is accessible and offers a Double or Twin Room with disability access for up to three guests.

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