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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Property class: 4

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A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a flower arrangement, a television, and an elevator.
A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a TV, a bed, a wardrobe, and a staircase.
A modern hotel room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed artwork on the wall, and a bed with a wooden headboard.
A hotel elevator with a control panel, a sign indicating the direction to the stairs, and a carpeted floor.
An indoor swimming pool with a slide, a wooden bench, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $155
$133 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Explore the area

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980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Place, Hemlock Ravine Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Belcher's Marsh Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and two pillows.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, a standing lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, a desk, and a window.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with blinds.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 415 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A compact kitchenette with a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on a countertop.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 378 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A compact kitchenette with a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on a countertop.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 346 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, a small table, and a chair.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 578 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a lamp.

Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a sofa, and a window.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 417 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Halifax

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Halifax, a 3-minute drive from Bayers Lake Business Park and 12 minutes from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. .This hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Dartmouth Crossing and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Dalhousie University.

What's nearby

  • Hemlock Ravine Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Belcher's Marsh Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kearney Lake Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Dalhousie University - 13 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers 120 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Halifax? This hotel has 2074 square feet (193 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number STR2425T3644

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DUANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast has good selections. Great staff, clean place to stay and accessible to evrything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good, and the rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was easy to find, staff was super friendly and the breakfast was delicious
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Menu was not bad The staff very friendly The room was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff very friendly all a good visit hoping the pool will be ready for the next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was under maintenance so we couldnt use it. Breakfast was good with lots of variety. Hotel was nice and clean. Staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

D Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice location minutes from downtown Halifax. The only concern was the breakfast being so hot and not ventilated…the gentleman working there did a great job and was extremely busy. Our room was comfy and met our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the reception staff was friendly, and the breakfast has a good variety and plenty area to eat. The room was clean and comfortable bed. The area has gas station, choices to eat and feel safe
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would love to go back again! Staff was awesome and let us in before check in time. Free breakfast and parking was available while other hotel charged me $20 per day!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hatold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was very good. The staff was very friendly, curtious, and helpful. Breakfast was excellent, with a very generous variety of choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The hotel was very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

JEFFREY

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs work
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay,. Love the location.. Very helpful staff, smooth check in . Clean convenient rooms...But I hv to talk about the breakfast. Everyone loved the breakfast. Great kitchen staff...No addition charge for the breakfast all included.. Lots of fun in the pool..lots of towels.. I love Hoilday Inn Express...never disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
William was so helpful and patient with us printing out our tickets Everyone else was great also but he went above and beyond Yhanx
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were super friendly. Room was decent size and clean. Breakfast was included and too many options.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, but the beds were not comfortable. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ANA ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was super diligent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mirachel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hopefully for next visit elevators and pool will be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was OK. Breakfast also OK. Staff extremely helpful. Hoesekeeping at its best.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly ppl
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is fresh.Parking is safe and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026