Birthday Party Venues in Carrum Downs

Choosing the Right Birthday Party Venue

On Hall Road, the Sands Hotel is a neighbourhood pub that keeps its birthday crowds out of the bistro and sports bar. Parties go to the Dunes Room, a private space in the main building with a separate entrance.

Parking on site is generous, which helps when relatives arrive in several cars.

What a Carrum Downs birthday at the Dunes Room can look like:

A 40th with drinks and nibbles: the cocktail packages come in two sizes, the larger topping out at 80, with a bar tab built in.
A sit-down family lunch: between 30 and 60 adults can sit down to a set menu, with dishes served alternately.
A slideshow of baby photos: the wall-mounted TV takes HDMI, USB and Bluetooth, so laptops and phones both plug in.
Fresh air between speeches: the room opens onto a large outdoor terrace.
Guests staying over: more than 60 rooms for overnight stays share the site with the pub.

The team offers a site inspection, so you can see the room and terrace before locking in a date.

Five hours of exclusive use of the room, so the party runs without bistro diners wandering through.
Food and beverage staff are part of the package, along with table linen and a cocktail setup.
Sandwiches and catering platters come out through the night, with a tea and coffee station on the side.
A fully serviced bar and private bathrooms sit inside the room itself.

Platters for a Carrum Downs party crowd

Party pies and sliders for the guests who want something hearty.
Antipasto and yum cha for grazing while people catch up.
Seafood and vegan platters, so mixed diets are covered without a separate order.
Dessert platters to sit alongside the birthday cake.

Common Questions About Venues for Birthday Parties

How many people fit in the Sands Hotel's Dunes Room for a birthday?

There are two cocktail package sizes, and the larger reaches 80 guests. Sit-down set menus are designed for between 30 and 60 adults.

What does a seated birthday meal at the Sands Hotel cost?

Set menus for a seated party start from $52 per person, and you pick either two courses or three. Cocktail packages are quoted separately, so ask with your guest numbers.

Can we show a video at a Carrum Downs birthday at the Sands?

Yes. The Dunes Room has a wall-mounted TV with HDMI, USB and Bluetooth inputs for slideshows and music.

Is there an outdoor area for a Carrum Downs birthday?

The Dunes Room has access to a large outdoor terrace, so guests can step outside during the party.