Top Places for Conferences in Eastern Suburbs
Imagine this: you have an upcoming corporate event and it needs to become the most successful event of the year – or, at least, that’s what you want. Now it’s up to you to pick the best venue! The Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne offer a vast selection of commercial buildings. If you’re organising a corporate event that you want to be a great success, the eastern part of Melbourne makes the perfect place to fulfil your business goals. That's where our curated list of the top conference venues in Eastern Suburbs comes in! From the art deco-style conference facilities in Richmond to the conference rooms in Ringwood, Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs has all types of conference venues you need to consider for your next event. Browse through it, find your perfect conference venue, and book it in just a few minutes!
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from $89
per person / per morningCheck availabilityConference
220 guestsAmora Herencia Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, Eastern Suburbs#Supervenue
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“The staff were incredibly helpful, and the entire event ran smoothly because of it.” -
from $400
hire fee / per eveningCheck availabilityConference Room
30 guestsQuest Mont AlbertEastern Suburbs, MelbourneWe offer a well-lit conference room with modern equipment that will serve well any meetings, small conferences, seminars, and training. The space can be arranged in multiple different ways to match your needs and accommodates
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from $500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Grand Ballroom
380 guestsManningham HotelEastern Suburbs, MelbourneThis stunning room is ideal for weddings, dinners, conferences, cabaret style breakfasts and large scale cocktail parties.
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from $650
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOctagon Room
50 guestsAmora Herencia Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, Eastern Suburbs#Supervenue
TTracey B.
“The venue was excellent. Everyone was pleased with how the day went.” -
from $105
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBirrarung
100 guestsYarra Valley LodgeEastern Suburbs, MelbourneDynamic and highly configurable, Birrarung is the latest addition to our function venues. It offers a versatile space suitable for a variety of conferences, meetings, social events and intimate wedding receptions.
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from $105
per person / per dayCheck availabilityElham Room
50 guestsYarra Valley LodgeEastern Suburbs, MelbourneStylish and intimate, the Elham Room is an ideal venue space for smaller meetings, conferences, or seminars. The cozy venue space has the ability to host 50 delegates in a theatre-style setting or up to 20 in a U-shape configuration.
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from $105
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMarmion Ballroom
325 guestsYarra Valley LodgeEastern Suburbs, MelbourneThe exquisite Marmion Ballroom is our largest event space and can be divided into two individual rooms – Marmion I and Marmion II. Ideal for weddings, conferences, and large-scale functions, this elegant, pillarless ballroom
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from $5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityTower Room
250 guestsMercure Melbourne DoncasterEastern Suburbs, MelbourneSShannon C.
“The venue itself was beautiful, and was the right amount of space for our attendees.” -
from $89
per person / per morningCheck availabilityHawthorn Room
80 guestsAmora Herencia Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, Eastern Suburbs#Supervenue
The versatile Hawthorn Room can be used as a larger conference space or can be divided into two or three separate smaller rooms (Burwood, Lennox & Swan Room).
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from $87
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBurwood Room
20 guestsAmora Herencia Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, Eastern Suburbs#Supervenue
The Burwood is an ideal room for intimate corporate meetings and breakout space. The layout is flexible and can be adjusted to a conference, boardroom, and U-shaped setting.
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from $89
per person / per morningCheck availabilityPark Room
50 guestsAmora Herencia Riverwalk MelbourneRichmond, Eastern Suburbs#Supervenue
This room is the perfect setting for a cocktail party for 50 people or a boardroom meeting for up to 20 people. The Park Room is also a popular venue for smaller more intimate weddings and events.
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from $44
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityMeeting Room 2
5 guestsCanterbury Conference RoomsCanterbury, Eastern SuburbsOur rooms are ready for whatever you throw at them—brainstorming, workshops, seminars, or even private powwows! The conference rooms fit up to 8 people, the meeting rooms are comfy for 4, and the mediation rooms mix it all
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FAQs about Top Places for Conferences in Eastern Suburbs
Prices of conference venues average around $90 hire fee per hour. The exact costs depend on the room size, audiovisual equipment (such as projectors or microphones), or high-speed Wi-Fi. Additional services, such as catering or on-site coordinators, may cost extra. Flexible configurations for presentations, workshops, or networking, along with amenities such as parking or dedicated breakout rooms, will also affect the price. See usual price ranges in Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $72 | to $121 | hire fee per hour |
| From $500 | to $1044 | hire fee per day |
| From $87 | to $105 | per person |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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The Grand Ballroom at Manningham Hotel in Eastern Suburbs - rated 5/5
Venue said: Manningham Hotel is a modern pub-hotel centred on smart bistro dining, a staffed sports bar and a large outdoor beer garden. Venue highlights: The venue provides in-house catering of pub classics, steaks, seafood and vegetarian... -
Conference at Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne in Richmond - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Support, services and facilities were brilliant.’ -
Tower Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster in Eastern Suburbs - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The initial engagement from Emily was brilliant in securing the venue.’
You'll find conference venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Eastern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 10 guests | prices average $72 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 15 and 50 guests | prices average $105 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 70 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for conference venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average $5500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 250 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Meeting Room | prices average $650 hire fee per day | typically between 5 and 60 guests |
| Coworking Space | prices average $180 hire fee per hour | typically between 15 and 40 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically around 100 guests |
Smaller conference venues usually fit up to 10 guests seated. Here are some great options in Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Meeting Room 1 at Canterbury Conference Rooms - meeting room for 5 guests
Venue said: With Wi-Fi and air conditioning to keep things cool, you’ll stay comfortable while bouncing around ideas. The room features a round conference table with four navy blue velvet chairs. -
Meeting Room 2 at DeskPlex Offices, rated 5/5 - meeting room for 6 guests
Venue said: A whiteboard and conference call facilities support discussion, planning and remote participation. Best for: Focused team meetings, presentation-led discussions and collaborative working sessions. -
Lane 4 at SleevesUp, rated 4.6/5 - meeting room for 8 guests
Venue said: A full-length whiteboard and air-conditioning provide surfaces for planning and temperature control during sessions. Best for: Focused small-group meetings and client presentations are the best use of this space.
Cheap conference venues in Eastern Suburbs start from $75 per person or $150 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Tower Room at Mercure Melbourne Doncaster, from $75 per person (up to 250 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘The initial engagement from Emily was brilliant in securing the venue.’ -
Corporate Boardroom at Manhattan Hotel, from $150 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests seated)
Venue said: Providing you with a flexible room format and plenty of natural light, The Corporate Room is ideal for training seminars, information sessions, networking events, and the like. -
Merlot Room at Nightelier Doncaster, from $300 hire fee per day (up to 60 guests seated)
Venue said: Room features: A ceiling-mounted projector and large retractable screen support AV presentations, complemented by an installed PA system and conference-call facilities.
- Richmond – Richmond is a cultural area. You will find anything from hip bars to small boutiques and large box stores. Alongside the river, you can go on a bike cruise after (or before) the planned board meeting. Look at it as a team-building exercise.
- Ringwood – About half an hour away from the Central Business District (CBD) you will find Ringwood. A long way away from the crowded streets in the CBD area and into the quiet sounds of nature, Ringwood offers corporate function venues that combine elegance and simplicity to create a professional atmosphere.
Your Guide to Hiring Conference Venues in Eastern Suburbs
From the art deco-style conference facilities in Richmond to the conference rooms in Ringwood, Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs has all types of conference venues you need to consider for your next event.
The Eastern Suburbs are quite dense, which is good news for you when you prefer to go by bike or foot – you get your cardio in for the day! Other ways to travel around Melbourne include travelling by tram, train and bus.
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