Adelaide’s 8 Most Popular Beach Wedding Venues

This Glenelg, South Australia hotel offers waterside ceremonies (as well as indoor ceremonies in case of inclement weather) at the Glenelg Beach, Foreshore, or Jetty. You can also enjoy these stellar views from the Grand Ballroom, Moseley Room, or Colley Room, where you can host your reception. Packages include a one-night stay for the bride & groom (and room service), as well as special rates for your wedding guests.

Capacity: up to 750 cocktail style. 550 seated (banquet)

Type: beach, hotel

Address: 2 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045

Phone: 1300 301 391

Social: Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Another great hotel in Glenelg, South Australia for your wedding is the Pier Hotel, which offers beach ceremonies on the Glenelg beachfront and a beautiful function space which offers gorgeous views of the beach and waters. They also offer ceremonies on Colley’s Reserve Rotunda and Balcony, which looks out onto the ocean. Of course, the hotel also offers accommodations for you and your wedding guests (contact them today to book a block for your party).

Capacity: up to 315 cocktail, 170 seated

Type: beach, hotel

Address: 18 Holdfast Promenade, Glenelg, Adelaide SA 5045

Phone: 08 8350 3188

Social: Pier Glenelg

Henley Beach, South Australia is home to a fantastic Mediterranean restaurant that boasts some of the loveliest views of the ocean. Their food is either locally sourced or imported straight from Italy, so you can be sure of great-tasting, high-quality meals. They have function coordinators that are ready to help you plan every last detail of your day, including a beautiful ceremony on Henley beach or on the Henley Beach Jetty.

Capacity: up to 120 cocktail, 110 seated (with room for dancefloor)

Type: beach, restaurant

Address: 2/257 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach SA 5022

Phone: 08 8356 4315

Social: Stella Restaurant

If you and your future spouse love the water, marinas, boats, and more, check out this yacht club in North Haven, South Australia! Gorgeous views and waterfront / garden ceremonies await, and their function spaces, including Horizons (floor to ceiling windows), the Mariners Restaurant (intimate), and Admiral’s Patio (outdoors), are all fantastic reception locations. They also offer special rates for off-season, winter weddings, and can supply you with a list of fantastic vendors.

Capacity: up to 300 cocktail, 220 seated

Type: beach, marina, yacht club, garden

Address: Lady Gowrie Dr, North Haven SA 5018

Phone: 08 8248 4222

Social: Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia

Semaphore South, South Australia is the place to go if you’ve been dreaming of a fairy-tale wedding. Located on the grounds of their own golf course, the venue is just minutes away from the beach, so you can opt for a beach ceremony or say “I do” in the gardens. They offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, high-tea, outdoor, marquee, cocktail, and seated dinner receptions, as well as pop-up weddings and discounted, Winter Wonderland weddings!

Capacity: up to 250

Type: beach, estate, golf course, garden, historic

Address: 8 Park Ave, Semaphore South SA 5019

Phone: 0415 277 644

Social: Glanville Hall

Glenelg, South Australia is the place to go for beach wedding venues in Southern Australia, and one of our favourites in this town is Mint! They have a fantastic events team and on-site catering (beverages too) for your wedding festivities. Host your ceremony on Glenelg beach and move indoors to their function room for a happy hour cocktail and a catered reception.

Capacity: up to 100

Type: beach, bar, restaurant

Address: Level 1/8-10 Jetty Rd, Glenelg SA 5045

Phone: 0415 618 809

Social: Mint on Moseley

Another gorgeous beachfront hotel, built in the 1920s, is located in Semaphore, South Australia, and offers a variety of spaces, including the Hamptons-style Lounge, Ballroom (with balcony), Atrium, and deck. Enjoy gorgeous views of the sunset from your reception space, or say “I do” on the sands of the Esplanade (or on the Semaphore Jetty), as the sun sets and creates romantic photo opportunities!

Capacity: up to 360 seated in the Ballroom

Type: beach, hotel, historic

Address: 86 Esplanade, Semaphore SA 5019

Phone: 08 8341 6333

Social: Palais Hotel

This beautiful restaurant / coffee house in West Lakes Shore, South Australia is available for exclusive venue hire in the evenings for events and weddings. It offers splendid views of John Dyer Lake and the Oarsman Reserve, and it is only steps away from the ocean. You can you’re your ceremony right on the beach or docks, then move indoors or onto the deck for your reception. They host both cocktail-style and seated dinner parties, and their in-house chefs use the best local ingredients.

Capacity: not stated

Type: beach, restaurant, café

Address: 100 Military Rd, West Lakes Shore SA 5020

Phone: 0403 573 273

Social: OAR