Weddings
Jonah's is the ultimate beachside wedding venue located on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A Jonah's wedding is a complete experience in one location with our dedicated wedding planner available from start to finish.
About this venue
Jonah's offers the best oceans views in Sydney. A luxury, romantic experience with delicious cuisine and personalised service. Jonah's is one of Australia's most spectacular ocean retreats located at Whale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Offering stunning views from every hotel room and restaurant table. Jonah's awarding winning restaurant sits perched on a clifftop overlooking Whale Beach. Opening in 1929 as a roadhouse and turning to fine dining in the 1940's. Today our open plan restaurant takes in ocean views from every table with floor to ceiling windows. Our contemporary Australian cuisine has Italian influencers created by Executive Chef Rey Ambas and his team. Our wine list curated by Head Sommelier Georgina Larrson was named The Best Hotel Wine List in the World by The World of Fine Wine in 2022. Offering over 1600 wines from all over the world, our Sommeliers will offer you personalised wine recommendations while you dine. Jonah's is the perfect place to relax in a luxurious oceanside setting. Our boutique hotels offers 11 spacious rooms all with balcony's overlooking the world-renowned Whale Beach on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Our rooms are all opulently appointed with modern state of the art features, beautifully handcrafted furniture and spa baths. Soak in the ocean views from our clifftop pool, enjoy a beauty treatment or massage from our in house beauty team, or visit our highly awarded restaurant with 1600 strong wine list and high end bar. Perched high above Whale Beach and minutes to Palm Beach. Jonah's offers a unique location, breathtaking views, first-class service and luxuriously appointed furnishings that will leave you & your guests with a truly memorable experience of your special day. The spectacular cliff top garden is the perfect location for your ceremony, pre-reception drinks & canapés, photo shoot or simply somewhere to relax & enjoy the amazing view. Your reception in our highly awarded restaurant ensures impeccable service for you and your guests, top quality cuisine, gourmet options to customize your wedding fare and an impressive wine list to make your reception an event to remember. Luxury accommodation on site allows the bridal party to get ready and have your nearest and dearest stay with you and have breakfast together the next day. A Jonah's wedding is a complete experience in one location with our dedicated wedding planner available from start to finish.
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Capacity
122seated
122standing
Why planners choose this venue
Suitable for
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What we host
Functions & Conferences
Jonah's is the perfect place for a not-to-be-forgotten special event. From weddings, to corporate conferences, product launches, special birthdays, and more, Jonah's has different options to suit your event needs. From full exclusive venue hire to private spaces within the restaurant and hotel.
Proposals
Looking for the best proposal location in Sydney? Proposals at Jonah's are nothing short of unforgettable — think breathtaking ocean views, award-winning cuisine, and Champagne Bollinger to toast the moment. Whether you choose to craft your own romantic gesture with our proposal package or collaborate with our trusted partner, My Proposal Co, you'll create a once-in-a-lifetime experience as unique as your love story.
Dining
Jonah's awarding winning restaurant sits perched on a clifftop overlooking Whale Beach. Opening in 1929 as a roadhouse and turning to fine dining in the 1940's. Today our open plan restaurant takes in ocean views from every table with floor to ceiling windows. Our contemporary Australian cuisine has Italian influencers created by Executive Chef Rey Ambas and his team.
Spaces & capacity
4 distinct event spaces available — each with its own character, capacity and image.
Cliff Top Garden (Ceremony)
The backdrop for your ceremony at Jonah's is unlike any other. The view over Whale Beach is an incredible way to build your romantic wedding around. Choose the iconic clifftop garden location or our terrace balcony for a beautiful place to say I Do. Your ceremony is included in your wedding package along with 20 white chairs, a signing table and a wet weather alternative location.
Restaurant (Reception)
Booking Jonah's exclusively for your Wedding gives you and your guests use of the cliff top lawn, the balcony, the Terrace, Bar and Restaurant for the duration of your wedding. Your reception is held in our highly awarded restaurant serving high quality cuisine and offering personal service. Catering for parties of up to 122 guests seated. With floor to ceiling windows in our restaurant, your reception takes advantage of the amazing location at Jonah's.
- 122 seated
Terrace & Terrace Balcony
Our terrace wedding location allows for more intimate sized weddings with access to our terrace and terrace balcony for your reception and garden lawn for your ceremony.
Boutique Hotel (11 Ocean Rooms)
Each of our eleven ocean retreat rooms offer spectacular ocean views from within the room and on your private balcony. Designed with elegant furnishing to give you a luxurious and welcoming space to relax and enjoy your experience.
- 11 rooms
What couples have said
Testimonials below are reproduced from the venue's own site.
“Everything was excellent beyond our expectations. The food seemed even better than when we tried it on the tasting, and the wine pairing worked very well. All guest gave very high comments – several have asked to know the wine list so they can buy some. We really felt that everything went better than we could have imagined!”
“It's not just the stunning view or the exceptional food—the staff truly make the unforgettable Jonah's experience. You made our day so special, and we'll always remember not just the place, but how the entire Jonah's team made us feel.”