Large, open lounge/cafe space for parties, workshops and other functions
Hosted by St Heliers Centre
SpacetoCo Host since November 2021 · 7.5k bookings
About this space
St Heliers Centre was founded on the principle of caring for our local community, so we're happy to share our excellent facilities with groups, individuals and families who are looking for a safe and welcoming space.
The Community Lounge is an open and inviting cafe-style space, complete with comfy casual seating. It's perfect for birthday parties, baby showers and other celebrations like casual wedding receptions, as well as workshops, meetups and breakout sessions. The room leads nicely to an indoor courtyard and full kitchen (both bookable separately). The lounge area is an "open" area ie it is not enclosed.
The space includes:
Free wifi
Tables & Chairs
Heat Pump/Air conditioning
Toilets
Projector
Plenty of power points
Regular hirers
We welcome regular hirers who want to use this space. It's perfect for classes or activity programs. We have a lower regular hire rate. Please message us for options.
Eating & Drinking
You are able to book the kitchen as an add-on, either with lite use (tea/coffee and finger food etc.) or full use (cooking meals etc.)
Please take your rubbish home when you leave. If you cannot commit to doing this, then please add the rubbish removal fee at checkout.
No alcohol can be consumed or sold at the facility under the terms of our licence.
Tech & AV
We have a portable AV system with projector and mics you can hire. We provide HDMI cables, but you must bring your own adaptor if your device does not have a HDMI port. There is no tech support provided with the AV rental.
Decorations & Music
You're welcome to bring decorations for your event. Please do not use pins to attach to the wall, and all decorations must be removed at the end of your booking. The centre is located in a residential area and due care and respect must be shown to neighbouring properties with regard to noise both during and after the event. Hirers are responsible for managing noise during the event. Noise from amplifiers and loudspeakers (especially from live bands ) must be kept to a moderate level at all times.
Accessibility
The room is fully wheelchair accessible and access is via a lift down from the ground floor of the building. There is an accessible toilet. The centre has 1 disabled parking slot.
Location
St Heliers Centre is a 5 minute walk into the lovely St Heliers village and beach. It has plenty of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants. The Tamaki Link bus connects the village to the city every 15 minutes.
Please note that there is a $250 SpaceProtect/Bond fee. This will be fully refunded to you if the space is left in a satisfactory condition.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
100 St Heliers Bay Rd, Saint Heliers, Auckland, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Thursday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Friday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Saturday
7:30am - 9:45pm
Sunday
12:00pm - 9:45pm
Rules
Hours of Activity
Hirers must vacate the premises no later than 9.45pm including clean up. Hirers may not enter any facility until the time booked and all functions must finish at the completion of the booked period. The booking period must include setting up, dismantling, and cleaning of the venue.
Cleaning
It is the responsibility of each hirer to clean and vacuum any area that they have used and remove all rubbish from the venue chairs and tables need to be stored as they were found or as agreed, after use.
No gathering outside the front of the Centre after 9.45pm.
Please note that there is a $250 SpaceProtect/Bond fee. This will be fully refunded to you if the space is left in a satisfactory condition.
ALWAYS leave the front of the building clear for emergency vehicles and for vehicles dropping off disabled people.
Alcohol & Smoking
This is an alcohol and smoke free facility
CCTV
We have cameras throughout the St Heliers Centre recording activity. Footage is regularly monitored to ensure the smooth running of the centre. If we suspect our regulations/rules relating to the use of our premises is being violated we may access this as evidence.
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Additional details
There is plenty of free residential parking on the street. DO NOT park on the grass or yellow marked parking areas. Vehicles must not be left unattended in the designated drop off areas.
ALWAYS leave the front of the building clear for emergency vehicles and for vehicles dropping off disabled people.