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Adrift Pool Bar and Cabanas at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Bar in a Hotel
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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.

Event offers and packages

Package per person

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach tailor packages and proposals for enquiries.

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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: 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
Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. Extension available. All prices include GST.
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Pricing updated by venue 3 weeks 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
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am (extension available)
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

Show cancellation details

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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Location

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