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Price: £5,500 – £7,500
Guests: 310
Bedrooms: 80
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
We love great ideas
We know that you have been planning for this day long before you speak with us, and from the moment you choose to take a closer look at The Mandolay, to the special day and beyond we will be with you every step of the way, to advise, to listen and to guide.
Whatever the size or scale of your wedding we promise to work with you as part of your team, our experienced co-ordinators bring years of experience and one special promise…
“We never lose sight of the simple fact that this is your day, a day that it is our privilege to host.”
We offer lavish, bespoke, dry hire and package options, with prices starting at just £65.00 per person.
The Mandolay is not a ‘wedding factory’, every day belongs to the bridal party and it is your ideas that will make your day unique.
We encourage your input at every stage of the planning process, we love great ideas, and of course we are always on hand to advise on practical matters such as service styles, seating arrangements and those little suggestions that we have picked up over the years.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Tami Vickery
I have the privilege of overseeing every wedding at Mandolay, and no two are ever the same. Each couple brings a unique vision, which keeps our team inspired and focused on delivering something truly personal. Our ethos, #createyourmandolaymoment, reflects our commitment to tailoring every detail around you. From first enquiry to the big day, we ensure your wedding feels considered, seamless, and entirely yours. I’d be delighted to help you create something unforgettable.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
50
Overview of Mandolay Hotel
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
310
Reception Capacity
500
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
80
Sleeps No. of People
160
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Venue Details
Wedding Catering
Cultural Specialists
Pricing for Mandolay Hotel
Pricing for Mandolay Hotel
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Dry Hire Wedding Packages
What’s included?
• Mandolay suite room hire
• Surrey suite room hire
• Surrey Suite Terrace and Gazebo Lawn
• No food and beverage corkage
• Caterers have shared access to hotel kitchen
• Hotel tables and banquet chairs
• One night complimentary stay in an Executive bedroom for the wedding couple with breakfast
• Preferential room rates for guests
APRIL TO JUNE: £6,500
JANUARY TO MARCH + NOVEMBER: £5,500
JULY TO OCTOBER: £7,500
Hide detailsReviews (19)
- SSophie Wheller10/04/2026Where do I start…! We did it! Where do I start…! We did it!Where do I start…! We did it! We couldn’t have done it without all the help from Tami and her wonderful team. From our very first meeting with Tami, the service has been amazing. The venue was perfect for what we wanted, with the added bonus of being able to go across to Guildford Castle to take some time out for ourselves to take it in and get some beautiful pictures! Throughout the day, all the staff were professional, courteous and friendly- we had many compliments on this from our guests. I Where do I start…! We did it! We couldn’t have done it without all the help from Tami and her wonderful team. From our very first meeting with Tami, the service has been amazing. The venue was perfect for what we wanted, with the added bonus of being able to go across to Guildford Castle to take some time out for ourselves to take it in and get some beautiful pictures! Throughout the day, all the staff were professional, courteous and friendly- we had many compliments on this from our guests. I
- SSophie Mellars10/04/2026Covid Re-doCovid Re-doWe originally booked our wedding for 2020 but it was cancelled due to covid. The whole way through the rebooking process the staff particularly Tami couldn’t have been more helpful. As the bride, I stayed the night before the wedding and wedding night and from the moment I arrived, it was a pleasure. Everything was organised, on time, and every single member of staff were happy to go above and beyond to make sure our special day went off without any issue. On the day, Tami was on annual leave anWe originally booked our wedding for 2020 but it was cancelled due to covid. The whole way through the rebooking process the staff particularly Tami couldn’t have been more helpful. As the bride, I stayed the night before the wedding and wedding night and from the moment I arrived, it was a pleasure. Everything was organised, on time, and every single member of staff were happy to go above and beyond to make sure our special day went off without any issue. On the day, Tami was on annual leave an
- LLucy Haplin10/04/2026Absolutely incredibleAbsolutely incredibleTami is absolutely incredible at her craft! Every single detail of our wedding was perfect. She took my vision, lifted all the stress off my shoulders, and brought everything to life even better than I imagined. Because of her, we had the most amazing day surrounded by our friends and family without a worry in the world. I cannot compliment Tami enough! She truly is the most amazing wedding planner! Thank you so much, Tami. I would 100% recommend her to anyone planning a wedding, party, or eventTami is absolutely incredible at her craft! Every single detail of our wedding was perfect. She took my vision, lifted all the stress off my shoulders, and brought everything to life even better than I imagined. Because of her, we had the most amazing day surrounded by our friends and family without a worry in the world. I cannot compliment Tami enough! She truly is the most amazing wedding planner! Thank you so much, Tami. I would 100% recommend her to anyone planning a wedding, party, or event
- RRob & Cara14/07/2021We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel!We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel!We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel! The staff have been so helpful throughout all the wedding planning. Everyone's been especially understanding around lockdown, initially having to postpone the wedding a year, which was done at no extra cost. Even on the lead up to the big day, when restrictions didn't ease as much as we'd hoped, they've been so accomodating with last-minute changes. The day itself was all we could have hoped for and we enjoyed every second. Extra shout outs to Tami and Bruno for all the help you've given us! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HOSTING US! We had a wonderful wedding at the Mandolay Hotel! The staff have been so helpful throughout all the wedding planning. Everyone's been especially understanding around lockdown, initially having to postpone the wedding a year, which was done at no extra cost. Even on the lead up to the big day, when restrictions didn't ease as much as we'd hoped, they've been so accomodating with last-minute changes. The day itself was all we could have hoped for and we enjoyed every second. Extra shout outs to Tami and Bruno for all the help you've given us! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR HOSTING US!
- BBianca14/07/2021Afternoon Tea Wedding Celebration Afternoon Tea Wedding CelebrationHi Tami, Thanks for your message. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Service at the Mandolay was really great! No comments from my end. :-) Thanks so much for your patience and have a great rest of your day! Kind regards, Bianca.Hi Tami, Thanks for your message. Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Service at the Mandolay was really great! No comments from my end. :-) Thanks so much for your patience and have a great rest of your day! Kind regards, Bianca.
- RRebecca & Mark14/07/2021Just to say thank you Just to say thank youDear Tami We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did to make Saturday extra special for us all. It was a fantastic day from beginning to end in spite of the restrictions. You and your staff made sure everything ran smoothly and everyone was extremely efficient in everything they did, please pass our thanks on ‘down the line’. Hopefully Bruno eventually got to enjoy his birthday on Sunday! With our warmest wishes Janet and AlanDear Tami We just wanted to say thank you so much for everything you did to make Saturday extra special for us all. It was a fantastic day from beginning to end in spite of the restrictions. You and your staff made sure everything ran smoothly and everyone was extremely efficient in everything they did, please pass our thanks on ‘down the line’. Hopefully Bruno eventually got to enjoy his birthday on Sunday! With our warmest wishes Janet and Alan
- MMr & Mrs Brewer29/02/2020'Wow' Factor'Wow' FactorWe just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole team at The Mandolay Hotel for making our wedding day so special. We had an amazing day and all of our guests commented on how lovely both the venue and staff were. Thank you in particular to Charlotte the Senior Events Coordinator for helping to put together such a fabulous wedding reception at short notice. You did a wonderful job, the room looked gorgeous & certainly gave our guests the ‘wow’ factor. Also, we would like to say a special thank you to the excellent Banqueting Manager for ensuring our day went so smoothly. His attention to detail & friendly manner helped to created a lovely atmosphere. He really was fantastic & we are beyond grateful for his kindness & professionalism. The entire room was laid out beautifully, the food tasted amazing & the service provided was exceptional. All of the staff were polite & attentive, so please pass on our thanks to all of the team. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone thinking about celebrating their wedding in the heart of Guildford. We look forward to visiting The Mandolay Hotel again.We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the whole team at The Mandolay Hotel for making our wedding day so special. We had an amazing day and all of our guests commented on how lovely both the venue and staff were. Thank you in particular to Charlotte the Senior Events Coordinator for helping to put together such a fabulous wedding reception at short notice. You did a wonderful job, the room looked gorgeous & certainly gave our guests the ‘wow’ factor. Also, we would like to say a special thank you to the excellent Banqueting Manager for ensuring our day went so smoothly. His attention to detail & friendly manner helped to created a lovely atmosphere. He really was fantastic & we are beyond grateful for his kindness & professionalism. The entire room was laid out beautifully, the food tasted amazing & the service provided was exceptional. All of the staff were polite & attentive, so please pass on our thanks to all of the team. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone thinking about celebrating their wedding in the heart of Guildford. We look forward to visiting The Mandolay Hotel again.
- MMr & Mrs Prior-Lang29/11/2019Loved Every Minute Loved Every MinuteThanks for the day, it was amazing & loved every minute.Thanks for the day, it was amazing & loved every minute.
- CCaroline & Puiu29/11/2019Thank YouThank YouThank you so much for helping us out with our wedding!! It was beautiful ❤️Thank you so much for helping us out with our wedding!! It was beautiful ❤️
- MMr & Mrs Ball19/01/2019massive thank youmassive thank youHi Tami We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all of the hotel staff. Everything was absolutely perfect and the staff were amazing. We also wanted to say a massive thank you to Adam and Theodora who were absolutely fantastic for the whole day. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ebony Howard Hi Tami We just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and all of the hotel staff. Everything was absolutely perfect and the staff were amazing. We also wanted to say a massive thank you to Adam and Theodora who were absolutely fantastic for the whole day. Thank you again. Kind Regards Ebony Howard
Location & Contact Details for Mandolay Hotel
Location & Contact Details for Mandolay Hotel
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Are you licensed for civil ceremonies?
Yes, we have four licensed spaces at the hotel, including our Gazebo Lawn. The Mandolay Suite can host up to 500 guests with the next largest venue being Guildford Cathedral.
Can we have the wedding ceremony outdoors?
Certainly! Our licensed area, situated at our Gazebo Lawn, accommodates a maximum of 180 individuals.
Is there accommodation on site?
We have80 tastefully appointed bedrooms all fully equipped to meet the needs of even the most discerning guests.
Can we use our own caterers?
Yes, full Dry Hire Packages are available.
We offer the opportunity to host your wedding with our Dry Hire Package. Get in touch with our Wedding Specialist to explore the advantages of our Dry Hire Wedding Packages.
Do you have a sound limiter?
Yes, a 110db limiter. All sound is controlled via the hotel sound system, no outside speakers are permitted.
What time does the reception need to finish?
1:00am (Last song 12:50am).
Can we have a small, ceremonial fire on our Mandap for our Indian ceremony?
Yes. Our past couples have performed the ceremony in the Mandolay Suite or on the Surrey Suite Terrace for a more intimate gathering.
From what time can we get access to decorate the venue?
7:00am
Do you have a late licence?
Yes. We are able to host till 1:00am.
Where is the closest registry office?
Guildford Registry Office
Artington House, 42 Portsmouth Road
Guildford, Surrey GU2 4DZ
0300 200 1002
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Special Offer£99.00 per person for The Essential Wedding Package
