Weddings
The perfect Guildford wedding venue. This modern, 4-star hotel in the city centre, renowned for its first-class facilities, hosts wedding ceremonies and breakfasts up to 200 guests and wedding receptions up to 350 guests.
An exceptional venue
Located in the heart of cosmopolitan Guildford, the 4-star Guildford Harbour Hotel has multiple rooms and flexible configurations to meet all your wedding venue needs. Our largest room, complete with private entrance, stage, and private bar, can seat up to 200 for a dinner, and host 250 for a reception.
For exceptional eating and drinking throughout your wedding day, our chefs have prepared a selection of special menus – or you may of course create your own. We use only the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients that will delight your guests - to prove it, we’ll give you both a tasting session first. To ensure your special day runs smoothly, and to take away the stress of organising it, we'll provide you a dedicated wedding coordinator to help you every step of the way.
For before and after your special event, we can offer discounted room rates for those wishing to stay, and a selection of great, locally-themed activities and experiences. See our staff’s recommendations of the best activities, attractions & events in the Guildford and wider Surrey area here.
The hotel is easily accessed. Guildford is just off the A3 motorway, close to the M25. It’s a 25-minute drive to Heathrow Airport, 50-minute drive to Gatwick Airport, and a 60-minute drive from Southampton Airport. Guildford train station is a 15-minute walk or 5 minutes by taxi.
Something for everyone
To help you get started, we've created some exclusive packages. Take one just as it is, expand upon it, or design your own from scratch - it's entirely up to you! Our elegant packages are suitable for the budget-conscious to the extravagant and everything in-between.
Need some inspiration?
Are you looking for a themed wedding? Or just some inspiration? We offer the following special wedding themes, uniquely suited to this unique venue. Feel free to adapt them as you wish, create your own unique theme, or have no theme at all. The choice is yours.
Don’t just take our word for it
Some of our past happy couples have kindly agreed to share their wedding experience to help you decide. See what’s possible, be inspired by their choices.
They’ll help too
If we can’t supply it (to the highest standard), we know someone who can. Or maybe you just want to shop around. We get that. To help you, here are some recommended suppliers that we know and trust to get whatever else you need.
Food & Drink
Treat your guestsHere at Harbour Hotels, we understand the importance of treating your guests to exceptional food & drink.
Our chefs have created several different menus, using only the highest quality, locally-sourced ingredients that will delight your guests. To prove it, we’ll give you both a free tasting session first!
Harbour Suite
Our Harbour Suite room is used for wedding ceremonies. It is licensed for up to 100 guests.
- Area 90 sq m / 967 sq ft
- Max capacity 100
- Dining capacity 50
- Licensed
Prelude
Our Prelude Suite, with a capacity of up to 250 guests, is the perfect venue for wedding breakfasts and receptions. The room includes a stage area, and may be subdivided into three smaller rooms to host smaller weddings.
- Area 213 sq m / 2,295 sq ft
- Max capacity 250
- Dining capacity 200
- Licensed
The Terrace
The Ceremony room and the main wedding suite is joined by a large partially covered, courtyard terrace, ideal for al fresco drinks or dinner.
The Night Club
For those wanting a lively evening, we have our very own 'The Social Late' bar which offers a large selection of wines, an extensive gin list, as well as our signature cocktails. There space for a live DJ and dancing.
Private tours
See for yourselfFinding a wedding venue, is like finding a new place to live. You’ll know it’s right as soon as you walk in. To arrange a private viewing, please call our weddings team on 01483 792300, or send us an online enquiry.
Your wedding, your way
We want you to have your dream wedding and anything is possible.
If you don’t see what you want, or have questions, just call us. Our specialist wedding team is here to help – and we will undoubtedly have lots of other great ideas and suggestions.
