Our recently redecorated Boardroom is the perfect room for Business needs. This room accommodates up to 25 delegates; it benefits from natural daylight and all the necessary presentation equipment such as 60 inch TV screen. This is the perfect room for business meetings and interviews. It has easy access to the car park and natural daylight and air conditioning.
This room is one of the most stunning function rooms along the south coast with its domed ceiling with crystal chandelier and colour changing lights. Your guests will be amazed at the art deco room, with dance floor and private bar. The room is air conditioned. The room also benefits from the stage and is suitable for 100 people for a sit down meal and up to 130 for an evening reception/theatre style conferencing. The Oceanas decor is modern and has the wow factor, suitable for any type of event. It is on the ground floor with easy access to reception and the main lounge, bar and restaurant. It can work well as an adjoining room to the Mirabelle for certain events.
The Ventana 2 is a section of the main Ventana Café that can be partitioned off and turned into a private area. It’s perfect for private dinner parties, corporate meetings and small weddings. The Art Deco décor flows throughout this area and spills into the entire hotel creating a glamorous venue for special events.
This is a very large classic in style function room with ebony panelled walls and hundreds of mirrors. This function room accommodates up to a maximum 220 people. Ideal for all types of functions & weddings and is the perfect setting or any banquet style event. Within this room you have a large dance floor with a private lounge bar area. Follow the double doors outside to gain access to the Miami style lido decking & swimming pool area. If booking for a large event this room is also perfect for a casino tables & photo booths.
The Red Door is part of the Mirabelle Suite. This raised section can be used for drinks receptions and is suitable for smaller private functions, weddings and parties. The room seats up to a maximum of 50 people. There is also private bar in the room. Follow the double doors outside to gain access to the Miami style lido decking & swimming pool area.
Beautifully decorated in timeless pallette of silver and greys, benefitting from sea views, super levels of natural daylight and high ceilings, has it's own private bar.
Our traditional banqueting suite, Hardy’s, can accommodate up to 140 people for a private dinner and is located on the ground floor next to our large main bar and lounge. The function room is air conditioned, does not have any obstructive pillars in the room and natural daylight and also has it’s own dance floor in the room. The room also opens into our Clifton Suite, perfect for a private drinks reception.
Our light and airy Clifton Suite can accommodate up to 30 people on one long table or up to 50 people on round tables for a private dinner or event. Perfect for a private party or drinks reception or meeting.
This space is located on the third floor and has its own bar, which you can have staffed for your event.
This room can hold up to 22 guests for a sit-down meal or up to 70 for a standing event.
You would also have use of the outside area, there are heaters out here. (Please note that this is a no smoking area).
The Deck is accessible via a lift.
To hire The Deck, there is no hire cost, we just ask that you meet a minimum spend. This is available upon enquiry.
Our Orangery Suite is a dedicated private dining room with excellent modern facilities. Ideal for one to one meetings or a company conference. We offer complete flexibility making it ideal for most events.
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