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When choosing Melrose House and Gardens for that special occasion, intimate wedding, boutique celebration or corporate meeting, you choose a gracious, elegant and warm venue with a special ambience and many options. The majestic house and its spacious gardens also afford a variety of wonderful photo opportunities.

The Ballroom
The beautiful, recently refurbished ground-floor ballroom with an additional recess behind has elegant floor length swag and tail curtaining, polished heart Rimu floors, high ceilings, chandeliers and open fireplaces making this a very special venue for any occasion.

Seating styles
dining at tables for up to 40 guests Seminar seating for 50 or more depending on space required for a presenter.

Room rate: $60 per hour + GST Half day and full day pricing is also available

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The Melrose Café may be hired to enable greater seating numbers for events held in the ballroom. Guests can also be seated on the elevated flat lawn area in front of the house to enjoy an immediate view of the entrance steps and veranda, a beautiful setting in which to exchange wedding vows or from which to deliver that special address.

The Board Room
On the upper floor the boardroom has a magnificent leather-clad board table with seating for up to 14 people and views to the sea and sunshine – perfect for meetings and seminars. A smaller, break-out room sits next door.

Room rate: $200 + GST full day hire. This includes tea and filtered coffee provided by the Melrose Cafe, fresh water, table mints, white board and an extension lead. Contact Us

Offering outstanding cuisine from the fully licensed Melrose Cafe, it is our pleasure to design custom catering and personalised menus to suit your style and budget.
Close to the city centre and easy to find, Melrose offers free off street parking and uncomplicated access for your guests.
The surrounding leafy streets of Nelson's dress circle boast well established homes, walkways and reserves, and offer a number of well appointed bed and breakfast facilities - a fabulous base from which to enjoy the rest of the city and its many attractions.
CONTACT US TODAY to book your special function!