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Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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A spacious lobby with a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the city.
A lobby with a sofa, two ottomans, a flat-screen TV, and a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with glass doors and a sign reading "CANDLEWOOD SUITES".
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $124
$110 nightly
$124 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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1953 Northcross Ln, Pensacola, FL, 32514
  • Place, University Town Plaza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly Axes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cordova Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Studio Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a beige armchair, a framed picture of a lighthouse, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a beige armchair, a framed picture of a lighthouse, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a beige armchair, a framed picture of a lighthouse, a bedside lamp, and a wooden nightstand.

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bulletin board.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bulletin board.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bulletin board.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Pensacola

With a stay at Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Pensacola, within a 10-minute drive of University of West Florida and Pensacola Bay Center. .This hotel is 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from National Museum of Naval Aviation and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from West Florida Hospital.

What's nearby

  • University Town Plaza - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Grizzly Axes - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Pensacola State College - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cordova Mall - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 23 min drive - 14.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's 33 - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pensacola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 42-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

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
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
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 USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250.00 per stay)
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area Hotel
Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area
Candlewood Suites University Area
Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area
Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area by IHG
Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area an IHG Hotel
Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG Hotel
"Candlewood Suites Pensacola University Area an IHG Hotel"
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Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 508 out of 782 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 782 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 782 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 782 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 782 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for work stay and convenient local
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Great staff great area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vivek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, nice staff
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lennox

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lots of amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel,I have been staying here for years, always clean and consistent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tarrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good room for a quick overnight stay nothing to brag about but staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access from the interstate
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for Extraordinary Women Conference and first time staying with Candlewood. We attended church on Sunday at Olive Baptist Church and didn't realize how convenient the location. Very enjoyable stay and I would recommend for next year conference.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Excellent location with restaurants galore close by. Easy access to the interstate, great staff, and a very clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean & spacious. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laposha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Every thing was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good clean over nighter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice and clean. Staff was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, lots of room, comfortable bed and the staff was really helpful and nice checking in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KaLyndia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff! Clean rooms, and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nemanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly staff- Laura was great at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay great staff clean convient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, rooms very clean, amazing breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in friendly staff clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was super clean and very spacious. Check in was a breeze. Nicest place we’ve stayed in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ran

Liked: Staff & service
If you need to park for the night and get up early (there is no official breakfast), it is a good place but, if that is not your plan, skip it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026