Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

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A modern hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with two bar stools, a desk with a chair, a large bed, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a kitchenette with a microwave, a refrigerator, and a door.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Candlewood Suites' sign, a parking lot with marked spaces, and a brick facade.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There is a wooden desk with a chair and a lamp.
A laundry room with stacked washers and dryers, a metal laundry cart, and a vented dryer.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is $111
$98 nightly
$111 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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12050 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Place, E. Carroll Joyner Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 525 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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

  • E. Carroll Joyner Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Country Club at Wakefield Plantation - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wake Forest Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Polar Ice House - 5 min drive - 3.1 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
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - Wake Forest - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

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 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of 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)

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Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 415 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 740 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had a pool but everything was ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Clean bathroom. Easy checkin and out
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and facilities were clean. Staff helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was good. The only problem was that we couldn't use our AAA discount. The suite was clean comfortable and relaxing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The on duty manager was very polite, kind and focused on excellent customer service. The facilities are exceptionally clean and located in a very nice area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. Better than I expected. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our stay, it was quiet, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, comfortable and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff, and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was traveling with my two 40 lb dogs and the room had a lovely kitchenette which allowed me to prepare my meals along with the dogs. I travel with a Husky sized crate which fit easily between the kitchen cabinet and desk with plenty of room. The walk-in shower allowed me to place the dogs water bowl there which kept the floors dribble free. The kitchen had basic utensils and pans for quick meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little dated and the walls were pretty thin. Otherwise, it was a nice property close to a lot of stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, a bit larger than a lot of hotel rooms. And client service was friendly and excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the loudest hotel ive ever stayed at. I was annoyed the entire stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Candlewood Suites in Wake Forest, NC. The room was spotless, the staff friendly and helpful, and the location was great. I'll definitely stay here again when I return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness
If we weren’t so tired we would have turned around and left. Someone had vomited outside the front door (clearly hours prior), the trash was overflowing, elevator and lobby floor were filthy. Room was fine, clean bathroom. Overall a solid D. Too many other hotels around to deal with this.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room was very very clean… equipped with an electric stove…. Full size refrigerator and freezer utensils….plates…. Bowls and salt pepper.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and front desk staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice and clean. Room was huge compared to all the other hotels we have stayed at recently!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were so clean, I'm very picky.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026