THE GARDEN VENUE
HOTEL
FOR WEDDINGS
& EVENTS
The Garden Venue, in North Riding, proudly hosts weddings, corporate events and a variety of parties and functions.
We are a multiple award-winning events venue known for our beautiful gardens, cantilevering decks, floating pavilions, cascading Koi ponds, garden chapels and designer event halls.
As one of Gauteng’s most popular event spaces, we offer 12 elegant function venues and 49 boutique hotel bedrooms, each boasting its own charms and personality, set in 8 acres of exquisite gardens.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we host events from 10 to 450 guests, offering superior service with diverse event packages that may include mouthwatering catering, trending decor, luxurious accommodation and so much more. Our flexible, purpose-designed event venues can be tailored to your needs and are supported by professional event coordinators, audio visual technology and numerous other amenities.
Your guests will be wowed the second they drive down our tree-lined driveway and see the spectacular gardens. While exuding sophisticated character, 3 of our events halls embrace traditional thatch design and 9 enjoy a contemporary, minimalist style. Regardless of the distinctive architecture all event spaces are surrounded by lavishly landscaped gardens and punctuated by multiple water features and flowing ponds.
Time after time, first-time visitors are at a loss for words, which is why we encourage you to visit and take it all in for yourself.
We promise, you won’t be disappointed!
WEDDING VENUE
The Garden Venue serves as the perfect wedding venue in Johannesburg. The charmingly landscaped gardens, floating pavilions with romantic interludes and the grand forest wedding chapel set in magical surroundings offer the ideal complement to the indoor reception banquet venues.
With stunning indoor or outdoor wedding spaces to choose from, including intimate garden chapels and extravagant banquet halls, all-in-one bespoke wedding packages cover everything from catering and décor, to music, flowers, and more. We also provide luxurious hotel accommodations and honeymoon suites for out-of-town guests.
Book our unique, luxurious Garden Venue for Weddings.
CONFERENCE & CORPORATE EVENTS VENUE
The Garden Venue serves as the ideal conference centre and corporate event space, whether for team building, year-end parties, product launches, exhibitions, workshops, award ceremonies, corporate family days, gala banquets or networking events.
With 12 versatile conferencing and function halls set across over 3 hectares of lush, landscaped garden area, our indoor and outdoor spaces host anywhere from 10 to 450 delegates, and offer comprehensive, tailored event packages inclusive of venue hire, catering, décor, accommodation, and more.
PARTY & FUNCTION VENUE
The Garden Venue has also become exceedingly popular as the venue of choice to celebrate special occasions and parties. This includes birthdays, baby showers, bridal showers, anniversaries, matric dances, high teas, Christmas functions and year end parties.
With 12 stunning, fully-customisable venues to choose from, we offer a range of indoor and outdoor spaces with ample capacity to host between 10 and 450 guests. All-inclusive packages include venue, catering, décor, accommodation and everything else to perfectly suit your event.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Tucked away in the heart of North Riding, The Garden Venue Hotel, offers exclusive accommodation. Boasting fantastic views, the luxurious en suite rooms combine classic style with contemporary flair.
THE PERFECT VENUE TO HOST YOUR EVENT AND FUNCTION
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AN EVENTS VENUE TO SUIT ALL TASTES
Whether you choose the Olive Tree Hide nestled under a cluster of ancient Olive trees, the Koi Pond Pavilion or our Elephant Hall, we are persuaded we have the dream events venue for you. Centrally located, near the Northgate Dome, The Garden Venue is one of Johannesburg’s best kept secrets, so come and see for yourself the breath-taking gardens and beautiful venues.
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