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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel in Halifax with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Place, Hemlock Ravine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 346 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

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

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Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 577 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

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

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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 Mount Saint Vincent University. This 4-star hotel has 120 rooms and welcomes guests with free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Hemlock Ravine Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kearney Lake Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Scotiabank Centre - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Falafel Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Elephant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Hotel in Halifax 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 securing valuables, luggage storage, 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Nov 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG on Dec 30, 2025 start from $102.45, 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 Canada Games Centre 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.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony 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.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 440 out of 978 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 978 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 978 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 978 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 978 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Average hotel.. good for a very quick visit .. no high expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Reston

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice stay. We were greeted upon arrival and offered a complimentary water (not sure if this was because I was an IHG member). We didn’t take in any amenities so can’t comment on those.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tincy Mary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James Quinton

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel was okay and you get what you paid for however the swimming pool looks cloudy and a bit dirty, to be fair it was warm to swim in. I found under the bed a sticky trap for the bugs which was disgusting. The staffs are pleasant and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ruth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Picked this hotel particularly for the pool and slide. My kids (7 and 9) couldn’t even use it as the water was too hot. There was a broken part but we were not made aware of this until we went to use the pool. If I had known I would have chosen somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
food choices and quantity was limited. washroom needs to be maintained better
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JUAN

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing experience Unfortunately, during our stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax – Bedford (980 Parkland Dr), a member of our family found a mouse inside our room. This was extremely uncomfortable and unacceptable. What makes this even more concerning is that, after this incident I did read reviews mentioning the same issue. For example, one guest reported they “found a rat in the room” and rated their stay as “2/10 Terrible.” This suggests our case was not an isolated incident. While the hotel has positive aspects (location, amenities, and staff service), it urgently needs to address pest control in order to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all guests. We strongly recommend that management take immediate corrective actions, and we advise future guests to verify that the issue has been resolved before
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is excellent, From the time we checked in to the time we checked out. The guy and the beautiful lady ( that was training for a few hours that day) at the front desk ,that i didnt get their names were very courteous and friendly. The rooms were clean, comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was awesome. Would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms. Clean, friendly staff, great breakfast (included). And a pool!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable, clean, friendly staff. Nice selection of breakfast items. Would suggest a few more tables for two in the additional dining room. We would like to have experienced more consistency with the towels. On arrival our towels were thick and soft but each day of our several night stay this initial quality was not maintained. We did enjoy the use of the pool but found the room to be very hot.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Munashe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The cleanliness of the property is great and is located in a convenient area with parks, stores, and restaurants nearby. Customer service was at times below average and at moments very poor. There were a couple of instances where we were questioned by staff for asking for extra towels or an extra blanket. Staff were reluctant to bring it and explained to us that we already have it in our room or that they had no extra blankets to give out. We were only given towels for 2-3 guests when we stated and paid for 4 guests, this did not seem to be relayed to house cleaning services and was a constant need for request on our 4 night stay- at times just dealing with limited towels. Next, staff members and a manager were seen being confrontational with another guest at the breakfast buffet, accusing them of going up too many times and telling them “they’ve had enough to eat”. I was very disappointed to see such distasteful customer service at this establishment. Many nearby guests were uncomfortable with the customer service displayed. The buffet was also not able to keep up with the capacity of guests and was constantly running out of hot food items at the same time (bacon, sausage, eggs). Lastly, the gym facilities could be improved as it has poor ventilation and stale odours.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was not ready upon arrival. There was at least 30 people waiting for their rooms . We finally got our room at 4:35 pm when check in was at 4 pm. The staff seemed very disorganized
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keshav

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Found rat in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ryan, Dryden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice. It is just out side halifax proper. But convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need to fix door swipe unlocking. They don't work well at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sukhjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel provided a wonderful stay. They were even able to accomodate an early check in for us. The location is good as well, as there are several restaurants/stores just around the corner (in walking distance). It also has good highway access. The breakfast spread was quite good too. Overall, an excellent stay - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin

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

Will return!

Clean, kid friendly hotel. Great breakfast included! Pool was great with huge water slide!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Betty

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Stayed 3 nights. Only had room straightened, trash emptied once, didn’t even make the bed- just pulled comforter up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained property and good location for Halifax and Dartmouth. Front desk had lots of change for the washer/dryer. Nice variety of breakfast items. Kids really enjoyed the warm pool and waterslide too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aviad

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were old and snuck in, pillows were awful, we could barely sleep. Our sheets were not clean when we arrived and we continued to need to ask for towels to be replaced. The ladies that worked the breakfast were excellent. Kids were running around all night and was woken up nightly by screaming kids. Waste of money to stay there.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The key to our door didn’t work the whole time we were there. We had to ask to be let into our room. They tried to fix it but they were unsuccessful. Since I booked through Expedia I couldn’t ask for a discount for our inconvenience. Breakfast was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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