Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Enjoy a wide selection of dishes at our buffet, featuring omelets, cheese, and more.
Relax in our stylish lobby with a seating area, reception desk, and large glass door leading outside.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a view.
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a modern architectural design with a covered entrance and glass facade.
Relax by the pool, where a water slide leads into the clear blue water surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bayers Lake Business Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk-In Shower)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 378 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 546 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 417 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 577 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 346 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 578 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 417 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Halifax

Located in Wedgewood within a 15-minute walk of Kearney Lake Beach, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG is within a few miles (5 km) of Bayers Lake Business Park. This 4-star hotel has 120 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Kearney Lake Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Mount Saint Vincent University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 24 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect 36-inch TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,074 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.
Property Registration Number STR2425T3644

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake Halifax
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake Halifax
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

As of Jul 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG on Jul 20, 2025 start from $121.87, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

This hotel is situated in Wedgewood within a short 14-minute walk of Kearney Lake Beach. You'll also find Fairview Lawn Cemetery and Halifax Mainland Common Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG include a casino at the property?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG for a fee of CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG is Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ), which is 18.4 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 881 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 881 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 881 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 881 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 881 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cosmos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Loved and enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel cancelled reservation and sent no email. Said Expedia cancelled, however Expedia did not cancel as I got emails asking how my stay was, and to rate my stay. Staff were very un helpful, and very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant hotel.

Really nice hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Batool, Saint John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staffs were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area needs to vented somehow its way to hot and not enough air.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect but Elevator was pretty slow other than that was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L, Sooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did have an amazing stay!! Right where we want to be located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pathmanathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good property with good amenities, and convenient highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, comfy bed, easy parking and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool could have been clean more often.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

shana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great family hotel

Great stay, the pool was a good size and the kids loved the waterslide. Only downfall of the hotel was one elevator was down so a lot of waiting for the elevator or going up and down to get where you’re going.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t wait to go again!

Amazing location! Easy to access, lots of amenities and the pool was great fun for us. We ended up staying an extra night due to the great service and room being so comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Morteza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
kids running in the hall way
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

haley

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water slide was fun and the beds were really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025