Looking for a wedding venue where you can stay overnight? Queensland has some amazing wedding venues with accommodation onsite, including many private properties and beautiful resorts that can sleep your entire guest list. Whether you're wanting an overnight bed for two, or to accommodate 100+ guests for the weekend, below are a list of the best wedding venues with accommodation in QLD.
Among the sunshine state's most beautiful wedding venues with beds onsite are world-class beach resorts, private islands, hinterland retreats and private properties to hire for weddings with scenic beach and country views. There's also 5 star hotels, Airbnb wedding venues, camping & glamping villages, exclusive-use resorts that you can take over for the weekend and homestead wedding venues on grand hilltop estates.
If you're on a tight budget you'll be pleased to know that many wedding locations with accommodation allow guests to book & pay for their own rooms. There's also online payment services like Eventbrite where guests can pay an amount you nominate to cover their stay. At 3 day wedding venues where the hire fee includes all accommodation, engaging a service like Eventbrite means guests can fully cover this cost, leaving only food & beverage to you.
No matter what your budget, Queensland has wedding destinations with accommodation in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and all through tropical north QLD including the private islands off the coast. Here's a list of amazing wedding venues with accommodation in Queensland.
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Top 10 Wedding Venues with Accommodation in QLD
1. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef
- Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 300+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Daydream Island is a world class wedding resort with 240 accommodation rooms located in the azure waters of the Whitsundays. Just 30 minutes from the mainland by boat transfer or helicopter and with swimming pools, cafes, restaurants, bars, rainforest walks and the Great Barrier Reef to explore, the Island offers an incredible experience for destination weddings.
Wedding facilities on the island include seaside infinity decks, world class white-sand beaches, oceanfront terraces, a stunning glass chapel, poolside event spaces and an underwater observatory. All wedding guests get discounted accommodation rates, and wedding package specials are now on for 2024 & 2025 dates. See details in listing.
2. Maleny Retreat
- Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
At 555 metres above sea level on its own private ridge, Maleny Retreat is one of Queensland's most scenic wedding venues. The secluded estate overlooks 100 acres of stunning mountain scenery that stretches past Glass House Mountain to the Pacific Ocean.
When you hire Maleny Retreat for your wedding you get exclusive use of the entire property including accommodation for 14 guests in the 9 bedroom guesthouse. An additional 40 guests can be accommodated in a gorgeous tent village. Wedding receptions can be hosted under the stars, in Sperry tents, giant Nordic tipis or a marquee, or on the guesthouse verandah.
3. White Chapel & Black Hall Kalbar
- Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: $140+/pp
White Chapel & Black Hall are two wedding venues situated on the same corner block in the quaint country town of Kalbar within the picturesque Scenic Rim region. The owner also has Herrmann House, a luxury Airbnb located 10 doors down the road which sleeps up to 8 guests and can be included in wedding packages.
White Chapel is a modern road-side chapel featuring polished timber floors, elegant tiffany chairs and a neon backlit altar. At its rear is a covered cocktail courtyard with a modern outdoor fireplace leading into the gardens. Black Hall resides next to a spacious lawn suitable for outdoor ceremonies & receptions and seats up to 74 guests in an atmospheric American style barn.
4. Austinvilla Estate
- Location: 31 Austinville Road, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 90
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Austinvilla Estate is country wedding resort set on 111 acres of picturesque rural gardens in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The exclusive-use wedding destination comes with accommodation for up to 90 guests in boutique bunk houses, cottages, a fun tree house and an award winning bridal suite.
Lush rainforest, macadamia fields and tranquil running creeks are overlooked by resort's open air ceremony pavilion and large rainforest deck which adjoins the incredibly romantic, fairy lit reception hall. Access to the tennis court, BBQ area, licenced bar and games room is included with venue hire and you can even host a poolside recovery party the day after your wedding.
5. Hayman Island Resort
- Location: Hayman Island, Whitsundays QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 300+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Hayman Island is a world renowned resort on Queensland's iconic Great Barrier Reef that can be accessed via luxury catamaran, helicopter or private charter. Split across four distinct wings, the sought after wedding destination offers a range of luxury accommodation for wedding guests in hotel villas, beach houses, 1 - 3 bedroom suites and two storey residences
Wedding venues on Hayman Island include formal gardens and seaside lawns, private beaches, a perimeter poolside deck, an antique hilltop chapel and a circular ballroom furnished with floor to ceiling mirrors.
6. Preston Peak Winery
- Location: 430 Preston Boundary Road, Preston, QLD 4352
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This 330 acre hill-top property overlooks the picturesque mountain ranges of the Darling Downs and has one of the most photographed reception venues in Queensland. Preston Peak's enviable cellar door features a huge tree chandelier that rains down sparkling Swarovski crystals creating a romantic place for a first dance and for intimate wedding portraits.
Outside is a picturesque glasshouse style chapel with sweeping views over the Lockyer Valley, an avenue of deciduous maples with fairy-lit trunks, a small vineyard, serene orchard and an arbour kitchen space for outdoor wedding receptions. Most wedding packages include accommodation in two houses located 4 minutes from the property and which sleep 10 & 8 guests respectively.
7. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is a fun wedding destination with accommodation for 150+ guests in cottages, a bunk house and an amazing village of Safari Tents that each have their own timber balconies overlooking epic rainforest views. All guests stay onsite with you for two nights with use of the swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts and games room included.
The picturesque retreat is set over 400 acres in the Byron Bay Hinterland and comes with a rustic reception barn, cocktail courtyard, grass areas where marquees or tipis can be pitched and a late night bonfire site. With no neighbours this is one of the few wedding locations that has no curfew, and its also pet friendly.
8. Jubri's Hideaway
- Location: 63 Chelldan Avenue, Dalby, QLD 4405
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
Situated an hour from Toowoomba in Dalby with a population of just 12k people, Jubri's Hideaway is the perfect spot for an intimate country town wedding with onsite accommodation for 14 guests across a guesthouse and two cabins.
Given its regional location, Jubri's is an unlikely spot for a secret balinese garden but behind authentic totem poles and hand carved timber doors sits a giant buddha altar with a courtyard amongst tropical gardens. Other popular wedding areas include a bush garden, rustic truck altar, water feature gardens and a reception shed with adjoining outdoor cocktail bar.
9. Holy Red Deer Estate
- Location: 65 Ipswich Street, Esk, QLD 4312
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
If you're looking for an affordable wedding venue with accommodation onsite, Holy Red Deer Estate is an atmospheric little DIY & BYO location with a weekend venue hire fee under $5,000. The corner block property was once the centre of town and now features a cute little country chapel in which both ceremonies and receptions can be held.
Also at Holy Red Deer Estate is a front yard area with a raised stage that can be utilised as an altar or for bands playing at outdoor receptions. There's a billiard wedding hall, a groom's parlour, a bridal suite and for accommodation a country cottage that sleeps 10 guests. Esk has accommodation for all wedding guests within a 5 minute walk of the venue, hence no Ubers are required.
10. Reflections Lake Cooby
- Location: 239 Loveday Road, Geham, QLD 4352
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Situated on the picturesque banks of Lake Cooby and with no neighbours for miles, this beautiful 50 acre property offers a scenic waterfront setting for a curfew-free weekend wedding getaway. Function facilities at the property include a rustic barn that seats up to 60 guests, an event centre catering for 120 and a grand waterfront marquee that caters for weddings with up to 300 guests.
Onsite accommodation is available for all wedding guests in a lakehouse, brand new cabins and bell tents. There's a bonfire site that comes fully stocked with wood, campfires for staying guests, many bush trails to explore, lots of wildlife spotting and even adventure activities that can be facilitated by staff.
Wedding Venues with Accommodation in Brisbane
11. Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane
- Location: 23 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, QLD 4000
- Capacity: 920
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Hotel Grand Chancellor is one of the largest all inclusive wedding venues in Queensland, seating up to 440 guests on banquet tables or catering for cocktail weddings of 900+. The hotel is located in the centre of Brisbane and overlooks Roma St Parklands where there are gardens to hire for wedding ceremonies.
All inclusive wedding packages start at $150/pp for cocktail weddings and $185 per person for a 3 course seated reception with 5 hours of beverage service. Wedding guests receive discounted hotel accommodation.
12. Rydges South Bank Brisbane
- Location: 9 Glenelg Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
- Capacity: 20 - 500
- Wedding Packages: $135+/pp
With panoramic 270 degree views of the Brisbane skyline and a versatile collection of sophisticated and opulent function spaces, Rydges South Bank is one of the best wedding venues with accommodation in Brisbane. And its also one of the best value.
All-inclusive wedding packages are both affordable and packed with goodies from tailored menus and table styling, to welcome signage and flowers. The grand Podium Ballroom and Level 12 Rooftop with breathtaking views of the Brisbane River and city skyline are the larger function spaces while a decadent private dining room seats up to 20 for micro wedding receptions.
13. Rainforest Gardens
- Location: 196 Mount View Road, Mount Cotton, QLD 4165
- Capacity: 40 - 150
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
Rainforest Gardens is a 27 acre mountainside oasis that features curated plantings, fairy-tale lakes, magical waterfalls and dense bushland with an array of native inhabitants. At its centre is a spectacular garden amphitheatre and open air pavilion that set the scene for incredible outdoor weddings overlooking the Moreton Bay coastline.
Secluded in crisp mountain air, Rainforest Gardens is unrivalled in tranquility and is one of the most romantic wedding venues with accommodation in Queensland. Four luxury chalets sleep 8 guests onsite and are a standard inclusion with all-in-one wedding packages.
14. Skyline Farmhouse
- Location: 303 I Zahnow Rd, Rosevale, QLD 4340
- Capacity: 16
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Venue Hire: Min 3 nights
Skyline Farmhouse is a beautiful Airbnb wedding venue located on 755 acres of lush farmland a short drive from Brisbane in the Scenic Rim. The farmhouse offers a very private location for small destination weddings with 7 generous sized bedrooms sleeping up to 16 guests.
When you hire this private property for your wedding you get the entire farm to DIY your wedding your way and no neighbours to complain about noise. The large kitchen can be used by caterers to deliver a private dining experience in one of many spacious indoor & outdoor poolside areas.
Wedding Venues with Accommodation in Gold Coast QLD
15. Beechmont Estate
- Location: 422 Binna Burra Road, Beechmont, QLD 4211
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50+
- Wedding Packages: Tailored & inclusive
Beechmont Estate is one of Australia’s best experiential wedding venues for foodie couples. Home to chef-hatted restaurant The Paddock, this hinterland destination near the Gold Coast serves up a paddock-to-plate menu of local fresh produce, flamed meats and matching beverage packages.
The restaurant features floor to ceiling windows with views to the Estate’s rolling hills and has adjoining formal lawns and a sunset terrace for cocktail hour celebrations. A short walk away are luxury 1 bedroom cabins and studio pavilions where wedding guests can stay onsite enjoying the views from their own private decks.
16. Hampton Estate Wines
- Location: 52 Bartle Road, Tamborine Mountain, QLD 4272
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Hampton Estate Wines is a family owned winery and versatile wedding venue with accommodation for up to 16 guests in luxury boutique style cottages. The estate is located in the picturesque hinterland at Mount Tamborine and enjoys stunning 360 degree views to the Gold Coast from the incredible Glasshouse wedding ceremony space.
Onsite reception venues at Hampton House include a light-filled fireside space complete with a grand descending staircase, and a brand new Whiskey Bar which is a moody and atmospheric space perfect for intimate weddings.
17. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
This sought after wedding estate is located on a 100 acre macadamia farm just over the Queensland border in Northern NSW, and offers a picturesque setting for 3 day weddings with accommodation in a luxury 8 bedroom villa. The villa has a stunning poolside event space that seats up to 40 guests for pre or post wedding functions and overlook the macadamia orchard with views to Lennox Head.
Wedding receptions are hosted in the luxury function hall which is situated next to the villa and has its own licensed bar and sound engineered walls. One of the walls is made entirely of glass taking in the same magnificent views as the villa, and opens onto an outdoor terrace perfect for cocktail or seated alfresco receptions.
18. The Kooralbyn Valley Resort
- Location: Kooralbyn, QLD 4285
- Capacity: 1,000
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The picturesque Kooralbyn Valley Resort is situated in the heart of the Scenic Rim with wedding venues and accommodation overlooking picturesque lakes and mountainous bushland. Individual hotel rooms include a large
presidential suite with private balcony and 8-person hot spa and 4 luxury penthouses.
The resort has a range of indoor & outdoor ceremony and reception venues that cater for intimate weddings right up to gala events of 1,000+ guests. With swimming facilities, an international golf course and day spa onsite, Kooralbyn Valley Resort is an idea spot for a destination wedding in Queensland.
Wedding Venues with Accommodation in Sunshine Coast
19. Maleny Retreat
- Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Maleny Retreat is situated 555m above sea level on a ridge overlooking Glass House Mountain and is an incredibly scenic place to get married with accommodation for up to 54 guests onsite. The hilltop wilderness oasis is the perfect setting for outdoor weddings with marquees, Sperry tents and tipi packages available. The guesthouse sleeps 14 and there's a tent village accommodating 30 guests.
20. Goodwater Ridge
- Location: 879 Bald Knob Road, Bald Knob, QLD 4552
- Capacity: 40 - 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Goodwater Ridge is the newest wedding venue with accommodation in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and is located on 100 acres of remnant rainforest and farmland. The private property has a Mediterranean village vibe with stone walled gardens & fountain-filled courtyards, a white-washed chapel, brick function rooms and gorgeous rustic ruins perfect for a long lunch reception.
Three day venue hire at Goodwater Ridge starts at $18,900 including 2 nights accommodation for 16 people in 3 luxury cottages and 4 luxury studio rooms. All inclusive wedding packages with accommodation, styling, catering, service staff and photography are also available.
Wedding Venues with Accommodation in the Whitsundays
21. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef
- Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Daydream Island is one of Australia's best private island wedding venues and has 240 accommodation rooms overlooking the sparkling blue water of the Coral Sea. With onsite swimming pools, cafes & restaurants, bars and the Great Barrier Reef to explore, the Island is a beautiful destination to bring all your wedding guests for several days.
Amenities for weddings on the island include an amazing seaside infinity deck, some of the whitest sand beaches in the world, oceanfront terraces, a stunning glass facade chapel, underwater reef observatory and poolside event spaces. Special deals are now available for 2024 & 2025 weddings including free accommodation for the couple and discounted rooms for wedding guests. See listing for details.
22. Freedom Shores Weddings
- Location: Pringle Road, Woodwark, QLD 4802
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Freedom Shores is an intimate beach resort that specialises in destination weddings with accommodation for 34 guests in 14 unique boat bungalows, suites and a private beach shack. When you book all accommodation you get exclusive use of the entire resort for the duration of your stay, located 10 minutes from Airlie Beach.
Weddings typically centre around The Beach Shack lawn which overlooks its own private beach and offers a secluded location for intimate ceremonies and outdoor receptions. There's also another larger lawn area where marquees or teepees can be styled under the stars.
Queensland has many wedding venues with accommodation onsite, including a wide range of hotels in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, private properties and wedding estates in the hinterland regions and beautiful beach resorts on private islands including the Whitsundays.
Whether you're looking for a wedding destination to stay overnight, or a 3 day wedding location that accommodates your entire guest list, Queensland's beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests and fertile country plains offer a myriad of places to say "I do" with accommodation onsite.
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