An outdoor terrace with tall white columns, rattan chairs, high tables, cabana seating, and patio heaters illuminated at dusk at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A sunlit outdoor cabana with a wooden table, cushioned bench seating, rattan chairs, and large windows, surrounded by greenery at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A poolside seating area with white wicker tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and views of a swimming pool framed by glass fencing at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
Two yellow and white striped lounge chairs sit side by side under a matching umbrella, surrounded by tropical plants at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A spacious hallway with patterned carpet, neutral walls, potted plants, and seating areas with armchairs near sheer curtains at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A hotel reception area with a curved wooden desk, two guests speaking to a receptionist, and a mural of an aerial beach view at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A bar with a wooden counter, glass racks, rows of liquor bottles, and a bartender serving two customers at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
An outdoor dining area with white wooden cabanas, ceiling fans, patterned bench seating, and two people dining at a table at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
A guest relaxing on a striped lounge chair beside an outdoor swimming pool with turquoise water and surrounding tiled deck at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
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A large central bar surrounded by high tables, tropical plants, and hanging string lights in a spacious venue at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
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Aerial view of a beachfront area with sandy shore, gentle waves, and a row of modern buildings backed by tree-covered hills at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
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Adrift Pool Bar and Cabanas at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Bar in a Hotel
·
Semi-private area
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, 2500 –
Illawarra
Up to 150
seats
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Adrift is an outdoor poolside space with French-style windows, blue and white sunbeds, a lap pool, and a pool bar. It works well for casual drinks, poolside dining, and smaller social gatherings.

The menu includes light bites, larger dishes, desserts, and a selection of cocktails.

On weekends, private cabanas can be hired with pool access, Adrift towels, a chef’s selection platter, and a host or hostess included.

Prices

Sunday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Monday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Thursday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Friday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
Saturday
12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Per session
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
from $1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 2 months ago

Capacity

  • Dining
    up to 150

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Australian cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Accommodation is available on-site On-site accommodation
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking is available on-site (150 spaces)
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: PA system / speakers
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors

Music & sound equipment

  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Own music not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions

Host rules

If the client has decided to go ahead with the venue, terms and conditions will be issued for review.

Cancellation policy: Custom

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About Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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