Birthday Party Venues in Springvale

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

Both Springvale birthday options are large suburban hotels, so the comparison is about rooms and packages more than style. Highways Springvale sits on the corner of Princes Hwy & Corrigan Rd, and the Waltzing Matilda Hotel is on Heatherton Road.

Each runs bundled party packages that roll the room, platters and a starting bar tab into one price.

Lining them up for a birthday:

Smaller crowds – Ahern's Lounge Bar at Highways seats 50 or holds 120 for cocktails, with two pool tables and a dance floor.
Bigger crowds – the Banksia Room at the Waltzy fits from 40 up to 250 for a cocktail party.
Full privacy – Highways' Function Room has its own bar and two outdoor areas, and the Banksia Room has a separate entry and its own bathrooms.
Packages – Highways' all-inclusive deals cover five hours of room hire, staff, platters, a cake and gift table and a bar tab.
Lights and music – the Banksia Room adds a DJ booth, a stage and disco lighting.

Food starts from $40 per person for a Highways buffet. Set menus open from $50 per person at both hotels.

An 18th or 21st with dancing: the Banksia Room's dance floor and disco ball, with a DJ the team can suggest.
A seated family dinner: Highways' Function Room seats 80 to 100, with set menus of two or three courses.
A casual pub party: Ahern's Lounge Bar has pool tables and a large outdoor area.
A big extended-family gathering: the Banksia Room seats 140 without a dance floor.

Details to settle early

Finishing time: functions at Highways wrap up by 1am.
Buffet minimums: both hotels need at least 40 guests for a buffet.
Extras: chair covers, table runners and a digital photo booth can be added at the Waltzing Matilda Hotel.
Out-of-town relatives: the Waltzy has 18 accommodation rooms on site.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

Which Springvale hotel has a semi-private space for a smaller birthday?

Ahern's Lounge Bar at Highways Springvale. It seats 50 or holds 120 standing, with its own bar, a dance floor and two pool tables. AV can be added if you want music or a slideshow.

Where can a Springvale birthday fit 250 guests?

The Banksia Room at the Waltzing Matilda Hotel takes up to 250 cocktail-style, or 90 seated with a dance floor.

Do Springvale birthday packages include drinks?

Yes. Highways' all-inclusive packages include a bar tab, and the Waltzy's three cocktail packages each come with an opening bar tab.

What do birthday menus cost in Springvale?

Highways Springvale's buffet starts from $40 per person for 40 or more guests, and its set menus from $50 per person. The Waltzing Matilda Hotel's set menus also start from $50 per person, served alternately for groups of 30 or more.