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Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

12050 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG is located in Wake Forest, NC, placing guests within a 5-minute drive of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and E. Carroll Joyner Park. The property sits 2.4 miles from the Wake Forest Historical Museum and 16.6 miles from Crabtree Valley Mall. Raleigh Durham International Airport is approximately 25 minutes away by car. Guest ratings for location are strong at 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 583 reviews.

Each of the 81 guestrooms features a kitchenette with full-sized refrigerator and stovetop, allowing guests to prepare meals in their suite. Rooms include pillowtop beds dressed with down comforters and premium linens. A 32-inch LCD television with cable programming, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, a safe, and a desk are standard. Housekeeping is available upon request. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5.

The property offers a 24-hour fitness center, complimentary wireless internet throughout, and concierge services. Additional amenities include a gift shop, picnic area, television in common areas, business center, and laundry facilities on-site. Free parking is available, including options for long-term, RV, and bus parking. An electric car charging station is provided. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, fitness facilities, and registration services. Multilingual staff are on hand, and a library is available for guest use.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome in designated pet rooms—dogs and cats only, up to 80 pounds each, with a maximum of two pets per room. Pet fees apply based on length of stay. The overall guest rating stands at 4.2 out of 5, with 87.5% of guests recommending the property.

Location & nearby attractions

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.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
E. Carroll Joyner Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Wake Forest Farmers Market - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Wake Forest Historical Museum - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Polar Ice House - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Falls Lake Visitor Assistance Center - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
WakeMed North Hospital - 10.3 km / 6.4 mi
Durant Nature Preserve - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Hill Ridge Farms - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Lafayette Village - 13.2 km / 8.2 mi
Winterpast Farm - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Triangle Town Center - 14.5 km / 9 mi
5401 North Dog Park - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Gotcha Paintball - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi

The preferred airport for Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 41.8 km / 26 mi

Rooms

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.

Amenities & features

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.

Getting here

Raleigh Durham International Airport. Airport code, RDU. Is a short 25-minute drive. One way taxi expense is approx $45.00.
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary self parking.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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
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.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets are allowed
  • we have pet specific rooms. We require a pet fee
  • dependent on the length of stay. Pets 80 pounds or less.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees<

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).