Conferences
Hillside specialises in retreat conferences
- Less than 1 hour from Auckland
- Fresh air & views
- Natural light in all rooms
- Block–out for data projection
- High-speed broadband with wireless connection in Function Room
- Great break-out areas
Spacious and comfortable conference rooms to cater for both small and large groups.
The Boardroom - from $100 per day
Conferencing for up to 20 delegates; suits small conferences or day meetings.
The Function room - from $200 per day
Very versatile room; conferencing for up to 150 delegates theatre style or workshop space and break-out tables for 10 – 60 people.
The Lookout - from $50 per day
An informal lounge for up to 15 delegates; excellent for your creative thinking sessions or informal meetings; from 9:00am-4:00pm only. (Not suitable for data projection.)
Conference Rates
Same day quotes - email to conferences@hillsidehotel.co.nz
PRICES EXCLUDE GST
| Price conscious package NFP & NGO's Depending on availability | Standard package Ask about our free upgrades |
Executive package Exclusive use options |
|---|---|---|
| Share from $33 pp (per person) |
$130 per room single or share |
$150 single Superior rooms or suites |
Daily Delegate rate for residential conferences - from $45 pp (per person).
Includes:
- Whiteboard
- Screen
- Flip-chart and stand
- Fresh UV-filtered water and mints
- Broadband access
- Tea & coffee on arrival
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Afternoon Tea
Conference accommodation
for up to 50 people across 26 separate bedrooms; a mix of single, twin and triple stay rooms - standard or superior - and 3 suites. Spacious rooms – lavish floor area, mostly queen or king beds with separate shower and bathroom; high-speed broadband; all rooms with views and access to decks.
Dinner options - from $35 to $60 pp
Breakfast options - from $18 pp
Food options
- Versatile and varied menus
- Featuring best of local produce
- Special dietary needs catered for - great gluten-free options
- All menus customised to suit from fine dining to gourmet pizza.
Our recommended activity providers
On-site
- Hinterland
- Pure Outdoors
- Motivaction
- Conartists Theatresports
- Rhythm Interactive
- Gold Moon - Handcrafted Metals & Gems (Hillside's Artist-in-Residence)
Off-site
- New Attraction: Zealong Tea - Discover Tea Experience
- Hampton Downs - Hot Laps
- Adventure Waikato - Corporate Team Building
- Rally Drive New Zealand - Rally School
- The Metcalfes- Field Archery
- Splashy - Pottery Painting
- Candyland - Make Candy
People's Choice Awards
Hillside Hotel Ltd has been nominated in the Retreat Centres category for the People's Choice Awards. The People's Choice Award carries great prestige as it enables the public to identify companies that have excelled in their fields of expertise over the past 12 months.
Current Deals
School Holiday Discounts
Help us fill a gap in our booking calendar – plan a conference for school holidays and receive off-peak rates.
Great activity options
On-site: Bush walks, clay bird shooting, archery, paintball, Great Kiwi BBQ cook-off, Rodeo, and tailored team activities.
Off-site: rally driving, flying fox, glow-worm caves, surf school, wine tasting
Clients say...
"...thank you for looking after us superbly last week during our strategic session at Hillside. Our time with you enabled us to bond as a team and work together for the future of our business. The setting, venue, and importantly, the Hillside team contributed to a relaxed and easy atmosphere during what can normally be a heavy and tiring week..."
Peter Fenton
Chief Executive—Postal Services