The Island Room @ Ballina Byron Islander Resort
ProHighlights
- Air-conditioned 130 square metre function room for up to 120 standing or 100 seated
- Opens straight onto the resort wine bar and a covered courtyard beside the lagoon pool
- Two-hour canapé cocktail parties from $42.50 per person, venue hire and staff included
About The Island Room @ Ballina Byron Islander Resort
Ballina Byron Islander Resort sits on Ronan Place in Ballina, a low-rise resort of 40 ground-floor rooms set around tropical gardens and a saltwater lagoon pool. Alongside the accommodation it runs a conference and events centre, an in-house kitchen and Tavola, its poolside restaurant and wine bar. The Island Room is the main function space. It covers about 130 square metres, is air-conditioned and soundproofed, and gets plenty of natural light. Built-in AV, a presentation screen, microphones and wifi are on hand for speeches and slideshows. The room seats up to 100 for a banquet or theatre layout and takes 120 for a cocktail party. Cabaret, herringbone, U-shape and boardroom setups suit smaller daytime groups. Doors lead straight into the wine bar and a covered courtyard looking over the pool, so a function can move outside for drinks. Food comes from the resort kitchen: canapés, grazing boards, buffets, gourmet barbecues and plated two or three course menus, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Drinks run as a set package, a bar tab with a limit, or guests buying their own at the bar. Weddings are a big part of the calendar. Couples can marry on the private garden lawn, move to the courtyard for cocktail hour if it rains, then hold the reception in the Island Room with a dance floor and sound system. Birthdays, baby showers, reunions, graduations and hens and bucks nights are hosted here too. An events manager handles planning, floor plans, styling and supplier coordination. Send an enquiry to check dates and receive the current package brochures.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Facilities
Pricing
Plated lunch or dinner packages for groups of 20 or more are $45.50 per person for the Silver menu and $55.50 per person for the Gold menu. The Dine in Style package, with half-day room hire and a two or three course meal, is $98 per person.
Room hire alone is $400 for a half day or $600 for a full day. Functions held on a Sunday or public holiday carry a 15% surcharge, and a signed booking form with a 50% deposit confirms the date.
Food
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergy-aware dishes are available, and dietary needs should be sent through at least five days ahead. A cakeage fee applies to celebration cakes brought in by guests.
Beverages
The standard package is $48 per person for two hours with beer, prosecco and wine, and the premium package is $68 per person with two beer choices and a wider wine list. A non-alcoholic package is $18 per person, and each extra hour is $10 per person.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit in the Island Room?
Up to 120 for a cocktail party and up to 100 seated for a banquet or theatre layout. Smaller setups include cabaret for 90, U-shape for 50 and boardroom for 30.
What do function packages cost?
A two-hour social cocktail party with the chef's canapés starts at $42.50 per person for groups of 50 or more, and a more substantial cocktail menu is $57.50 per person. Plated lunch and dinner packages for 20 or more start at $45.50 per person, and the room can be hired without catering from $400 for a half day or $600 for a full day.
Can the resort host our wedding ceremony and reception?
Yes. Ceremonies take place on a private lawn framed by tropical gardens, with the covered courtyard as the wet-weather option. Receptions are held in the Island Room, which comes with a dance floor, lectern, microphone and dressed tables, plus a dedicated wedding event manager.
How do drinks work for a function?
Choose a drinks package, set a bar tab with a limit, or let guests pay their own way at the bar. The standard package is $48 per person for two hours, the premium package is $68 per person, and a non-alcoholic package is $18 per person, with extra hours at $10 per person each.
Can guests stay overnight after the event?
Yes. The resort has 40 ground-floor rooms, from standard and family rooms to spa suites, and offers discounted group rates for people attending an event. Free parking is available on site.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Reah Browning
a month ago
I made a very last minute booking and wasn't able to arrive til after the office closed. The customer service was excellent, making sure I could access the room, lovely friendly and welcoming. Kim was fantastic! The room…
Kathryn Bannister
3 months ago
Our Down Under Coach Tours group had the pleasure of staying at the Ballina Byron Islander Resort, and we couldn't have been happier with our experience. From the warm welcome on arrival to our departure, the hosts were…
Clare D
5 months ago
We stayed as part of a Jetstar holiday package. The room was clean and spacious. The bed was comfortable enough with clean sheets. A continental breakfast was included in our night and it was quite tasty. The highlight…
Jen Moss
4 months ago
Friendly and helpful managers. Great location. Lovely surrounds and pool area. Room that allowed pets was clean however needs refurbishing, a bit run down and had a smell. Would be better to have hard flooring rather th…
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