We care about your special events, meetings and conferences

Six beautiful light-filled venues to choose from and suitable for your group, whether small and intimate or a party of up to 200. Corporate, private and special events all managed by our experienced and passionate team.

Fabulous food from rustic platters to formal plated dinners. Perhaps an Argentinian Assado (BBQ) or bespoke picnic fare served alfresco on the Village Green from The Monaco Kitchen. A wide range of amenities are available for event guests; bicycles (and access to bike tracks), private pool, gymnasium, cottage gardens and green space.

Let us help make your event stress-free, on budget and the best ever.

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All venues have free Wi-Fi, access to audio and visual equipment, free off-street parking, lots of fresh air and natural light.

Monaco resort - event spaces, Marquee outside

THE GRAND MARQUEE

This grand old lady draped in carnival style canvas will hold up to 200 for cocktails or 180 seated guests, and spills out to its own pretty courtyard washed with dappled light.

A full bar is available, as well as internal access to the adjacent Village Hall should you need to breakout for further space. There is a professional built-in sound system.

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THE VILLAGE GREEN

Set in the heart of the Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco and surrounded by cottage gardens.

This lush and generous space is perfect for informal meetings, corporate team building exercises, casual lunches, afternoon teas and displays. It’s also a great space to spill out to from the resort’s other venues.

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Monaco resort, Village green
Monaco resort, Orangerie, Theatre setup

THE ORANGERIE MEETING ROOM

This purpose built room is perfect for meetings, conferences and parties for up to 65 guests.

The room features lots of natural light and charming wall panelling, and has spectacular views of Waimea Inlet and the Kahurangi Mountain Range. French doors open onto a private balcony. Black out curtains are fitted if you need low light.

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THE VILLAGE HALL

Purpose-built for events and conferences, this space has a rich atmosphere that can be dressed up for a party or pared back for a corporate event.

The large gas fire adds charm and warmth for an autumn or winter event. It’s a very popular space for all sorts of events, be they board meetings, larger conferences, a special dinner or a grand occasion.

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Monaco resort, Executive cottage

EXECUTIVE COTTAGE

With a small courtyard leading out onto the front terrace of the hotel overlooking the pond, and with seating around an oak table for 8-10 people, this is the perfect location for your private meeting, job interviews or private dinner.

A full kitchen gives access to refreshments and catering. The lounge and the courtyard are ideal for breakout spaces. Two bedrooms, both with en suites, are a budget saver for event organisers staying overnight.

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THE BOARDROOM

Light-filled penthouse space overlooking the cottage gardens, the Village Green and out to the bay.
The boardroom table comfortably seats up to 14 guests with a smart lounge area adjacent and a small self-service kitchenette.

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The Boardroom - Grand Mercure Nelson Monaco venue
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The Grand Marquee252m2200405070180-200200
The Orangerie Meeting Room82m26520-2520-253055-6065
The Village Hall131m2110283060100120
Executive Cottage80m2106-8N/AN/AN/A10
The Boardroom50m2N/A14N/AN/A1420

Meet the experts

Hollie and Katie have many years’ experience between them, managing and caring for corporate and personal events. They welcome any inquiry and opportunity to help; feel free to reach out even if it is to just get some advice.

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HOLLIE / EVENTS COORDINATOR

Hollie has been part of the Monaco family for seven years and has a solid background in the event and hospitality industry. She is a quick problem-solver, calm where it matters and has a talent for organising seamless events no matter what size. Hollie has a wicked sense of humour and is one of the resort’s special ‘rock stars’.

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KATIE / EVENTS COORDINATOR

Katie has been a special part of the Monaco family for two years. Prior to this she worked in London as an event and wedding coordinator. With her international experience and organised and caring nature, Katie will ensure your event will run smoothly and understands how doing all the little things well results in a spectacular event.

6 Point Rd, Monaco, Nelson 7011

GETTING HERE

Located on the right side of Nelson to do the right things

The Nelson Tasman region is spectacularly beautiful and we’re right in the middle of it, located between Nelson CBD and Richmond and just a quick five minutes from Nelson’s new airport terminal.

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