The Buckingham International, Highett: Function Rooms, Weddings and a French Restaurant Near Southland

Whether you're hosting a birthday, a business meeting or a wedding, The Buckingham International at 1130 Nepean Highway, Highett, has a room for it. The four-star hotel sits close to the beach and Southland Shopping Centre, and combines accommodation, function rooms and the Deux Soeurs French restaurant.

Three rooms, many occasions

The Buckingham has three meeting and function rooms. The largest holds up to 80 people cocktail style, suiting gala dinners, birthdays for up to 60 guests or conferences for 50. The Boardroom accommodates 10 delegates for a small meeting or private dinner. A third room, near the restaurant, seats 22 for lunch or dinner, with pre-dinner drinks in the bar, and the hotel says hens nights and afternoon teas are popular there.

Meetings come with natural light, conferencing equipment, flip charts and whiteboards, complimentary Wi-Fi and free car parking, and the events manager helps choose menus for formal or informal functions.

Weddings and dining

The hotel hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, and guests can dine at Deux Soeurs Restaurant & Bar, which promises "classic service, charming ambience and exquisite cuisine" with locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Staying over

Rooms feature modern decor, a 42" television, kettle, toaster, hair dryer and mini-bar fridge, and guests have daily housekeeping, 24-hour room service, free off-street parking, unlimited free Wi-Fi and a valet dry-cleaning service. Reception is open from 6am to 11:30pm.

Getting there

The hotel is 16 kilometres from the heart of Melbourne and close to many well-known golf courses. Highett station on the Frankston line is about a five-minute walk away, and entry is via the Nepean Highway service road with complimentary parking. Accommodation and dining packages are listed on the hotel's website, and its blog shares news, events and local food, wine and culture. For bookings call 03 9555 0011 or email contact@thebuckingham.com.au; for functions, email events@thebuckingham.com.au.

Contact

The Buckingham International
1130 Nepean Highway, Highett VIC 3190
Phone: 03 9555 0011
Email: contact@thebuckingham.com.au
Website: thebuckingham.com.au
Hours: Reception 6am–11:30pm

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