Description
Planning your wedding by the beautiful Swan River? This contemporary hotel offers a stylish and elegant waterfront setting that’s perfect for your special day. With versatile event spaces and a full range of services, it makes wedding planning smooth and enjoyable. Plus, it’s just 10 minutes from both Perth’s domestic and international airports and the city center—making it easy for you and your guests to arrive stress-free.
Event Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding Vision
Whether you’re dreaming of a grand ballroom celebration or a cozy, intimate gathering, this venue has the perfect space for you. Outdoor ceremonies along the riverbank create a stunning natural backdrop, especially for summer weddings.
- The Banksia Ballroom: The largest option, seating up to 225 guests for dinner or 250 for cocktail-style receptions. It’s flexible too—you can divide it into three smaller rooms (Australis, Formosa, and Orchid) for more intimate events.
- Balcony River Deck: A spacious terrace with breathtaking Swan River views, ideal for larger groups who want to enjoy the outdoors.
- Restaurant & River Decks: Perfect for elegant seated receptions of up to 150 guests, combining sophisticated indoor dining with beautiful river vistas.
- Ascot Bar: For a relaxed, intimate vibe, this space includes a private courtyard and bar—great for smaller celebrations.
Expert Catering & Full-Service Support
The venue’s experienced team handles all the details to make your day flawless. They offer in-house catering with customizable packages and fixed menus to suit your tastes. From tables and chairs to linens, centrepieces, flatware, and glassware, everything is taken care of. Whether it’s your engagement party, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception, their dedicated events team is with you every step of the way.
Comfortable On-Site Accommodation for Your Guests
With 100 modern guest rooms and suites on-site, your friends and family can relax just steps from the celebration. Many rooms offer spectacular Swan River views and come equipped with all the modern amenities needed for a comfortable, luxurious stay after your big day.
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Reviews (4)
- DDoug Smith18/03/2024Our function in the restaurant went perfectlyOur function in the restaurant went perfectlyOur function in the restaurant went perfectly, the catered food was spot on for the 100 attendees, and the service was excellent. The facilities all worked well and the location was absolutely perfect for a sunny autumn day. Thanks to Sky and his team for organising, servicing and making the event one to remember.Our function in the restaurant went perfectly, the catered food was spot on for the 100 attendees, and the service was excellent. The facilities all worked well and the location was absolutely perfect for a sunny autumn day. Thanks to Sky and his team for organising, servicing and making the event one to remember.
- BBen M18/03/2024Hidden gem!Hidden gem!Birthday lunch with the fam. Hidden gem! Food and service amazing. Must have Pork Belly Bites! Will definitely return.Birthday lunch with the fam. Hidden gem! Food and service amazing. Must have Pork Belly Bites! Will definitely return.
- JJohn Robinson18/03/2024all highly recommended and all reasonably pricedall highly recommended and all reasonably pricedJust been for lunch for the first time today. A party of six. The staff were very welcoming, the place is immaculate. We were not staying at the hotel but visited for lunch and had a mixture of starters, main meals and shared meals, all highly recommended and all reasonably priced. There were very few people there though so I don’t know how well advertised it is, but we would all recommend it very highly. Please give it a try. I’m sure you won’t be disappointedJust been for lunch for the first time today. A party of six. The staff were very welcoming, the place is immaculate. We were not staying at the hotel but visited for lunch and had a mixture of starters, main meals and shared meals, all highly recommended and all reasonably priced. There were very few people there though so I don’t know how well advertised it is, but we would all recommend it very highly. Please give it a try. I’m sure you won’t be disappointed
- CColin Seal18/03/2024Amazing. Wedding Venue.Amazing. Wedding Venue.Amazing. Wedding Venue. These guys go out of their way to make everything perfect. We had the whole event in one location. Penthouse for the ceremony, beautiful photo location. And then an exceptional wedding reception.Amazing. Wedding Venue. These guys go out of their way to make everything perfect. We had the whole event in one location. Penthouse for the ceremony, beautiful photo location. And then an exceptional wedding reception.
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Where is the Swan River Hotel located in Perth?
The Swan River Hotel is located at 6104, Perth, Western Australia, providing a beautiful waterfront setting alongside the iconic Swan River.
What types of event spaces are available at the Swan River Hotel for weddings?
The venue offers a variety of versatile event spaces tailored to your wedding vision, including:
- The Banksia Ballroom, seating up to 225 guests for dinner or 250 for cocktail receptions, which can be divided into three smaller rooms for intimate events.
- Balcony River Deck, a spacious terrace with stunning Swan River views, ideal for larger outdoor gatherings.
- Restaurant & River Decks, perfect for elegant seated receptions of up to 150 guests combining indoor dining with river vistas.
- Ascot Bar, offering a relaxed, intimate vibe with a private courtyard and bar for smaller celebrations.
Can outdoor wedding ceremonies be held at the Swan River Hotel?
Yes, the Swan River Hotel offers beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces along the riverbank, creating a stunning natural backdrop especially suited for summer weddings.
What catering options does the Swan River Hotel provide for weddings?
The hotel offers expert in-house catering with customizable packages and fixed menus designed to suit your tastes. Their experienced team ensures every detail, from tables and chairs to linens, centrepieces, flatware, and glassware, is handled professionally.
Does the Swan River Hotel provide full event support for weddings?
Yes, the dedicated events team at the Swan River Hotel supports you throughout your wedding event, assisting with engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions to ensure a smooth and flawless experience.
Is accommodation available on-site for wedding guests at the Swan River Hotel?
Absolutely. The hotel features 100 modern guest rooms and suites, many offering spectacular Swan River views, allowing your friends and family to stay comfortably just steps from your wedding celebration.
How accessible is the Swan River Hotel for guests arriving from airports or the city center?
The Swan River Hotel is conveniently located just 10 minutes from both Perth’s domestic and international airports as well as the city center, making arrival easy and stress-free for you and your guests.
Can the Banksia Ballroom be adapted for smaller, more intimate wedding events?
Yes, the Banksia Ballroom is highly flexible and can be divided into three smaller rooms—Australis, Formosa, and Orchid—making it perfect for intimate wedding celebrations.
What is the capacity of the Balcony River Deck for wedding receptions?
The Balcony River Deck is designed for larger groups who wish to enjoy the outdoors with breathtaking Swan River views; it accommodates a sizeable number of guests suited for spacious terrace celebrations.
What amenities and features are included in the Swan River Hotel’s wedding packages?
The wedding packages at Swan River Hotel include comprehensive amenities such as in-house catering with customizable menus, event furnishings like tables and chairs, linens, centrepieces, flatware, glassware, and full-service event coordination by their expert team.
