Top 8 Beach Wedding Venues in Sydney

Are you looking to create the vibe of a destination wedding while staying close to Sydney? If so, then San Martin certainly needs to be on your list of venues to check out for your big day. They can accommodate up to 180 people for a seated meal or 250 for a cocktail-style reception. However, you don’t need to worry if your mother-in-law adds to your guest numbers as the mezzanine and balcony areas can be added, allowing for up to sixty more guests.

Wedding packages start at $130 per person, including a 3-course meal, four-hour beverage package, cake cutting, and venue hire. If you splurge on their Royal Package, then they will transport your guests to and from the venue included in the price.

Another lovely choice in Watsons Bay, New South Wales, is the Boutique hotel, home to a romantic Juliet balcony where you can act out your Romeo & Juliet dreams for your wedding photos. They offer several spaces: The Sunset Room, Top Deck, Mid Deck, Juliette Section, and private dining room for your reception use. Your ceremony can be held on the lawns or under the giant, gorgeous fig tree. They also offer accommodations, including a wedding suite for the couple.

Capacity: up to 350

Type: beach, hotel

If you’re looking for something a little more casual and laidback, take a look at this venue in Manly, New South Wales. Celebrate a simple ceremony on the beach, and enjoy your choice of reception: canape, sit-down, or “downstairs.” You can opt for extra items, such as a glazed ham, paella, and flatbreads. They also offer in-house cakes of up to 3 tiers (the caramel mud cake with salted caramel buttercream sounds amazing). This venue’s hire fees start at $4,500.

Capacity: up to 200

Type: beach

Have a whale of a time in Palm Beach, New South Wales when you choose this waterfront wedding venue! You can opt for a beach ceremony or their clifftop garden with views of the waters and host an intimate/boutique or mid-size wedding. Then, your reception can be held on the Terrace, where you can host a cocktail wedding, canapes, or a banquet/sit-down dinner with up to five courses. Venue hire begins at $750 for a boutique wedding.

Capacity: up to 122

Type: beach, restaurant, hotel, garden

Cronulla, New South Wales, is home to one of Rydges’ many lovely wedding venues. They are conveniently located just over a half hour’s drive away from Sydney, and they offer on-site catering and accommodations. Have a lovely beach ceremony and a reception in their private, Sutherland Room, or on the poolside terrace while enjoying the views of the beautiful Gunnamatta Bay. Their packages start at $115 per person for weekdays, and $125 per person for weekends.

Capacity: 70 – 110 seated, 175 cocktail

Type: beach, hotel

In Mosman, New South Wales, Sergeants Mess has been lauded as a gorgeous waterfront wedding venue for years. You can hold your ceremony on the landscaped lawns or on the private wharf, where you and your guests can even arrive at the venue by boat. The on-site chefs are experienced and use locally sourced weddings, and the venue prides themselves on quality service, so you can be sure your wedding will go smoothly.

Capacity: up to 250 seated

Type: beach, functions space, restaurant

Region: Mosman Venues

If you’re looking for fantastic views of the city skyline and of the ocean, don’t miss out on this Sydney, New South Wales venue. Packages start at $105 per person, and you have the option of hosting your reception in one of two rooms or booking the entire venue for a cocktail style reception for larger wedding parties. Enjoy stunning views of Darling Harbour through the floor-to-ceiling windows!

Capacity: 550 for cocktails in the entire venue, 150 seated in Terrace, 110 seated in Gold Room

Type: beach, marina

For couples seeking a waterfront wedding in Sydney, Zest Waterfront Venues offers two stunning locations in the Eastern Suburbs and North Shore. The Beachouse at Point Piper features a chic Hamptons theme with oyster shell walls, limewash timber floors, and elegant lighting, perfect for both grand and intimate celebrations. Its Commodores Room, ideal for smaller gatherings, has recently been renovated. On the other hand, The Boathouse at The Spit combines rustic charm with luxurious touches like gold-leaf painted ceilings and warm timber finishes, accommodating larger receptions or smaller events with operable walls. Both venues promise personalised service, exquisite food, and bespoke styling to create a memorable wedding experience.