Umhlanga Arch is the pinnacle of upmarket living with its expansive ocean views and sophisticated urban lifestyle. Let this gorgeous new-age landscape be the setting of your next event, business training, conference, or a fairytale wedding. There are several exceptional spaces to choose from at Umhlanga Arch, each with its own incredible features.
The Pencil Club
Exclusive membership to The Pencil Club gives you access to curated meeting rooms and a majestic ballroom with dining facilities and professional serving staff. The Ballroom at The Pencil Club is the main event venue to host a classical wedding reception, cocktail soirée or memorable birthday.
The charming, old-world interior design features a solid wooden bar, regal artwork worthy of the Palace at Versailles, immaculate floor-to-ceiling views of the ocean below and a glittering chandelier to delight your guests and bring them into the elegance and class of a night to remember.
The Legacy Yard
Imagine an outdoor event on the park green at The Legacy Yard at Umhlanga Arch. This central piazza is a fun, versatile event venue built for dynamic networking and exciting family events. Even Santa has visited Umhlanga Arch at this vibrant, outdoor venue. In April, the green will play host to The Morning Trade market, fashion pop-up events and a yoga class in the fresh morning air.
Amongst the fun events scheduled for this year, The Reset Collective’s Easter wellness programme and Valentine’s Day Self-Love Saturday are well-known, annual events at Umhlanga Arch’s Legacy Yard. Reset has cleverly used the park green to hold outdoor yoga classes, chocolate decorating classes and inspiring motivational talks.
In this fresh, contemporary event venue at Umhlanga Arch, local music legend DJ Black Coffee held a concert in November 2021 that had guests vibing well into the night. In conjunction with the main event on the green, the champagne was popping at The Backyard Rooftop Bar that played host to the coveted VIP area.
Our Backyard Rooftop Bar at Umhlanga Arch is a vibrant, happening scene to stage your next music event. The open rooftop bar has a weekly schedule of local music acts which can be found on their social media pages.
Arch Convention Centre
This spacious, well-equipped 900m2 venue can host up to 800 guests and is ideal for exhibitions, conferences, pop-up markets, weddings and receptions. Most recently it hosted the Soho Souk, an artisanal boutique fashion, jewellery and food market on the 18th to 21st March 2022.
The Arch Convention Centre is located at street level, with access to the event venue provided directly from the parking lot. The facility has a dedicated elevator where guests who are staying at the Hilton Garden Inn can go directly from their floor down to the event venue. Arch Convention Centre has the capacity to supply a cold room and a large assembly space for caterers, making this the ideal venue for a large-scale event.
Hilton Garden Inn
Built to house your guests as well as entertain them, The Hilton Garden Inn has an event space of 290m2 and can cater for 203 guests. This event venue is ideal for conferences, training events, cocktail evenings, networking dinners or an intimate wedding reception. Dining facilities at the Hilton Garden Inn restaurant, Together & Co. forms part of the effortless event experience for you and your guests when you choose this venue for your next business or networking event.
Umhlanga Arch is a new, sought-after event venue in Durban. With exceptional spaces such as The Pencil Club, Legacy yard, Arch Convention Centre and Hilton Garden Inn, you can be sure to host an event that will be talked about for years to come.