Exclusive Dry Hire Wedding Venue in Guildford, Surrey

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From elegant catered celebrations to flexible dry hire options, discover the packages available for your special day.

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Flexible Wedding Suites

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Full Dry Hire Available

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Room Layouts & Capacities

MANDOLAY
Party
500

MANDOLAY
Banquet
300

SURREY SUITE
Party
180

SURREY SUITE
Banquet
120

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Surrey Suite

‘We couldn’t believe how quickly it was changed from hosting the ceremony to turning into a party room.’

Licenced for weddings and civil ceremonies of up to 200, and with capacity to comfortably seat 100 guests for a wedding breakfast, or more for an evening buffet, this space is truly flexible and ‘built for parties’ with its own dance floor and integral sound system.

The three rooms comprising the Surrey Suite can be used individually, or quickly and easily opened up to create a single span area with its own bar, comfortable seating and exclusive facilities separate from other parts of the hotel. Access to the private garden, terrace and Gazebo Lawn is via ground level double-doors.

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Gazebo Lawn

‘My wedding photographs look stunning, I could not believe that we could have a backdrop with so many trees and flowers so close to Guildford town centre’.

Licenced for weddings of up to 180 guests, and the perfect location for cocktail receptions, or pre-ceremony drinks, our Gazebo lawn is indeed unique in Guildford.

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Mandolay Suite

‘If we had a £ for every time somebody said ‘wow!’ we could have paid for the wedding’

From the moment your guests set foot on the steps leading to the suite, past our bespoke ‘flower wall’ and beneath the stunning, 200 drop chandelier, they will be transported to a wedding venue like no other.

The drama of entering a wood panelled room, with tables set to your precise requirements, chairs complete with silken sashes and a flower festooned top table, takes the breath away. You can imagine the scale of a suite capable of hosting ceremonies of up to 500 seated guests, but you will not fully appreciate the splendour and at the same time the glamour and intimacy that we are able to achieve in this unique space.

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Dry Hire & Exclusive Venue Hire in Guildford

Create your wedding, your way with dry hire and exclusive venue hire at Mandolay Hotel in Guildford.

Whether you're planning a traditional cultural celebration, a bespoke wedding, or a completely personalised event, our flexible venue gives you the freedom to bring your own vision to life while enjoying the service and facilities of one of Surrey's leading wedding venues.

Mandolay is an independently AA-rated 4 Silver Star hotel and one of the largest wedding venues in Guildford. With eight versatile event spaces, licensed ceremony rooms and beautiful gardens, we can host celebrations from 10 to 500 guests. Our largest suite is fully self-contained with its own private entrance, lift access and air conditioning, making it ideal for exclusive events.

For more than 20 years, we have welcomed weddings and celebrations from a wide range of cultures, faiths and traditions. From fully traditional ceremonies to multicultural weddings and bespoke celebrations, our experienced team understands the importance of respecting every custom while providing exceptional hospitality.

Unlike a marquee or barn venue, Mandolay offers the flexibility of a dry hire wedding venue alongside the convenience of an established hotel, including 80 stylish guest bedrooms, professional event facilities and an experienced events team to support your day.

If you're looking for dry hire wedding venues in Surrey, exclusive venue hire in Guildford, or a flexible space for a culturally diverse or bespoke wedding, we'd love to help you create an unforgettable celebration.

The Hotel

Mandolay is a 4 Silver Star hotel situated quietly in a conservation area, just a five-minute walk from Guildford Town Centre.

Our seventy-eight bedrooms and suites are individually decorated to the highest standard, featuring Osborn and Little wallcoverings, OKA accessories, and Hypnos Beds, every bedroom is air conditioned, and each bathroom features complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Our Executive Rooms have safes, and fridges, and every bedroom has access to more than 900 TV channels.

Mandolay has recently been recognised for Excellence by Conde Naste Joahansens, as well as Green Tourism, along with other accolades for our service and facilities.

Guildford

The County Town of Guildford is well positioned just 35 minutes by fast train from London Waterloo, with easy road access to the M25 and wider motorway network via the A3.

The historic town has a 12^th Century Castle, surrounded by stunning gardens, while the iconic High Street is packed with independent shops and wonderful places to eat.