Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
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Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
12050 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Polar Ice House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Room options

Studio Suite

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Wake Forest

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG is within 3 miles (5 km) of E. Carroll Joyner Park. This 81-room hotel has round-the-clock conveniences like a business center, a gym, and a front desk.

What's nearby

  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Country Club at Wakefield Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Polar Ice House - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Falls Lake State Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center
Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a 24-hour business center. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with concierge services, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a library, free newspapers, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and DVD players, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and pillow menus ensure a restful night. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Pet weight must not exceed 80 lbs per pet
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking. There's also a car charging station.

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • 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 cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

As of May 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG on Jun 1, 2025 start from $98.0, 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 around Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

This hotel is located in Wake Forest, close to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center, and Wake Forest Renaissance Centre. You'll also find E. Carroll Joyner Park and Wake Forest Farmers Market within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the hotel. Though parking is available on request, accessible parking, free RV/bus/truck parking, and electric car charging are also available.

Does Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG include a casino?

No, Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a pillowtop mattress, a kitchenette, and free Internet access.

Are there hot tubs at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG for a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

The closest major airport to Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which is 26 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG.

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 589 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has 4 Tesla EV chargers. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roo

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing I can say I didn’t enjoy was parking availability the lot was pretty crowded and it’s a small lot other than that it was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Job

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacee D

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARY, American Fork

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spotless and laid out very well!! The small kitchenette was wonderful. We only stayed one might but a multi night stay would be ideal.

10/10 Excellent

GARY, American Fork

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless! I love the layout with a small stove, fridge, microwave! There were no provisions for morning coffee but a Starbucks is 3 minutes away! This would be an ideal multi day stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Chandler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I was told by the front desk 3 different prices and neither one was correct and they froze my card from they different transaction from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrysta, Candler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

not again

bed and pillows were very good. I stayed 4 days and the room was never cleaned, the bed was never made, no ice available AT ALL, the kitchenette had one spoon, one fork and a couple of spatulas
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for a funeral
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel staff (Tory) was very nice and helpful. She appeared to be the only staff there most of the time. The hotel was in the process of renovation. The room appeared to be done, but the lobby was under construction. I wish Hotels.com had mentioned this. It resulted in several amenities being unavailable. However on the upside, the room was very fresh and beautifully clean. One or two things had not been installed correctly and I hope they check the rooms (I did report, i.e. the dead bolt didn’t work). Really, the main flaw was that they did not provide a coffee maker (?!) or coffee supplies. It had a stove top and pan which worked in a pinch. The Walgreens next door had coffee etc. but it would have been much nicer to have a coffe maker. Overall, the service and cleanliness made it a comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jazmin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very upset with the stay want to actually speak with management. There was no lobby to sit in, no breakfast because they are undergoing maintenance but this was never stated anywhere. Someone actually walked into my son and Is room and he was very scared. My room was so hotel did not cool some till 3am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It seemed nice, until we woke up to use the restroom and found roaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

william

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

More favorable than factual reviews?

There were roaches in the suite we booked and we refused to stay in the room. We were subsequently downgraded to another standard room. It was a horrible experience and I believe that we should be fully refunded. I also am now beginning to believe that hotels secure reviews that are more favorable than factual. Beware.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aisha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, rooms well stocked, staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

annie

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

Overall very good

Should have had coffee tea cream sugar salt pepper
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

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

Still some work to be done!

There was construction going on, so no snacks or ice. I maxed out the hot water. The front desks clerks were polite and helpful. I loved the bathroom- complete with a night light and foot bar for shaving legs!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room and especially the bathroom were very clean. The girl at the front desk was friendly with good customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay in Wake Forest.

Our room was newly renovated and very nice and comfortable. The hotel is undergoing renovations which limited the services such as breakfast accommodation. I believe once it’s completed everything will be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024