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Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Interior
Room amenity

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
$100
$88 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

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12050 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Place, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Polar Ice House
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Studio Suite

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room amenity

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 525 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Wake Forest

A stay at Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG places you in the heart of Wake Forest, within a 5-minute drive of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and E. Carroll Joyner Park. .This hotel is 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from Crabtree Valley Mall and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Wake Forest Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Country Club at Wakefield Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Polar Ice House - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - Wake Forest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 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 offers 81 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wake Forest hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 81 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 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 75 per accommodation, 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
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 is also known as

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Reviews

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 644 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Agatha

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

Very clean and comfortable, great staff.

Staff were very friendly and room was clean and comfortable. This was our first time staying at Candlewood but with definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt L.

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keisha

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

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has large comfortable rooms with kitchenette for a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent option for a work trip in the Wake Forest area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jaden

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I turned the bathroom light on. There was a roach running across the bathroom floor. I get home an unpacked my bags. There was a roach in my makeup bag. This is unacceptable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. The room was very spacious. Complimentary washer and dryer. A big plus!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Very clean, quiet. We were very pleased.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathyrn

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My overall stay was great. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed their was no included breakfast and only one option within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was the cleanest most modern room i have used in a long time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and property was in great shape. Check in was an unexpected adventure. We checked in at 3:30 and the room was ready. We put some of our belongings in the room and left to go see family we were there to visit and when we arrived back that night our room keys didn’t work. We were quite surprised to find that they had given away the room to someone else who had complained about their room and removed our belongings without notifying us. We were able to secure another room there for the night but it was not a smooth transition. Staff seemed overwhelmed and disorganized.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just flew in for a couple days. Needed to print online temporary license after realizing I didn’t have license on me. Front desk was pleasant and worked to print it for me so I was legal. So appreciative! Great courteous. Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025