Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road by IHG
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About this property
Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road by IHG is a 2.5-star property located in Jacksonville, FL, positioned centrally within a 10-minute drive of St. Johns Town Center and University of North Florida. The hotel sits 8.8 miles from Mayport Naval Station and 14.2 miles from Mayo Clinic Florida. Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 4.6 out of 5 location rating based on 518 reviews.
The property offers 95 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a full kitchen, complimentary wired and wireless internet, cable programming, and a desk. Rooms also feature a phone and an in-room safe for guest convenience. Guest comfort ratings average 4.4 out of 5, reflecting well-maintained accommodations for extended stays or short visits.
Candlewood Suites provides a range of recreational and practical amenities, including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for guest wellness. Free WiFi throughout the property, concierge services, and barbecue grills are available. On-site dining is supported by a grocery and convenience store. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a business center, dry cleaning services, a terrace, and free self-parking. The property is wheelchair accessible with designated parking, accessible registration and concierge desks, and assistive listening devices. Pets up to 80 pounds are welcome, and service animals stay free of charge.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. The property maintains a 24-hour front desk, and guests have consistently recommended the hotel, with an 89.5% recommendation rate and an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Location & nearby attractions
Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Regency Square Mall - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Jacksonville University - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Kurzius Beach - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Tree Hill Nature Center - 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Monument Pointe Shopping Center - 7.8 km / 4.8 mi
Fort Caroline National Memorial - 8.3 km / 5.1 mi
Hands on Children's Museum - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi
Florida State College - South Campus - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Yellow Bluff Fort - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
University of North Florida - 11 km / 6.8 mi
Cinemark Tinseltown Jacksonville - 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
HCA Florida Memorial Hospital - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
UNF Arena - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 25 km / 15.5 mi
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 59.7 km / 37.1 mi
The preferred airport for Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road by IHG is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Pet fee: USD 150
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
Know before you go
- Pool access available from 6 AM to 9 PM.
- 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.
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).