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Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Fitness facility
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
$97
$87 nightly
$97 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

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1101 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Iron Hill County Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bob Carpenter Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fred Rust Ice Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Newark

With a stay at Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG in Newark, you'll be a 3-minute drive from University of Delaware and 9 minutes from Christiana Mall. .This hotel is 13.8 mi (22.3 km) from Wilmington Riverwalk and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Iron Hill County Park.

What's nearby

  • Iron Hill County Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bob Carpenter Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fred Rust Ice Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lewis Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Devon Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Station - 8 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tony's Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

Hotel with free parking, near University of Delaware
Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG offers 101 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered weekly and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 101 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 39-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. This hotel also features barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 570 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 570 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 570 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 570 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 570 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vincent Pollaro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Georganne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Property was clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Room comfort
When we first checked in, our keys didn’t work. Once in the room, the TV didn’t work. And when we tested the hair dryer, it smoked terribly and almost caught on fire. So we requested to change rooms. The layout of the room was quite nice. But the mattress was lumpy. Nice Dove products in bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kitchenette was a nice feature. I like the way the room was set up. It was a comfortable and quiet overnight staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin R

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, EDISON

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. Very convenient and quiet. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are a good size and have good amenities such as a refrigerator, nice size table, stove. We stayed for one night but it would be a good place for staying multiple nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very well organized!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lewis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
you get a lot for your money: a real kitchen with a full size fridge, a dishwasher, etc. as well as good (real( tv and not junk tv
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

JACQUELINE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very sub par. Uncomfortable beds. Rooms in poor condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Greensboro

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pet friendly hotel. Central location for our needs. Two bothersome things though, an extremely noisy refrigerator in room #203. And a homeless family camped in the grassy area of the hotel parking lot. Reported to staff at checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie Fallon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester, Southington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to stadium, university and highway. Good value and very comfortable mattress. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianpeng

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay at Candlewood Suites Newark South – University Area. The rooms were super clean, spacious, and having a full kitchen was a huge plus. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect for getting around town or visiting UD. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

Exquisite service!

Thank you to Jessica and Ana for finding our lost glasses and ensuring we received them! They went way out of their way and made multiple phone calls to us! Exquisite service!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brandon

They was just doing construction which makes it look dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Mold

The mold smell was so bad I got a huge headache and we had to leave. We went to another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and quiet but the room had a little bit of a musty smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025