Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Room amenity
Indoor pool
Lobby
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk-In Shower)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Halifax

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Halifax, a 3-minute drive from Bayers Lake Business Park and 12 minutes from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk. .This eco-certified hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Dartmouth Crossing and 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Dalhousie University.

What's nearby

  • Kearney Lake Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bayers Lake Business Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Mount Saint Vincent University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Halifax Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 24 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers 120 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 120 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Halifax? This hotel has 2074 square feet (193 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,074 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number STR2425T3644

We should mention

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)

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake Halifax
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake Halifax
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 846 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Cecelia

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

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool could have been clean more often.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

shana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great family hotel

Great stay, the pool was a good size and the kids loved the waterslide. Only downfall of the hotel was one elevator was down so a lot of waiting for the elevator or going up and down to get where you’re going.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

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

Can’t wait to go again!

Amazing location! Easy to access, lots of amenities and the pool was great fun for us. We ended up staying an extra night due to the great service and room being so comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Morteza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
kids running in the hall way
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

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

8/10 Good

haley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water slide was fun and the beds were really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Renee Louise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a really weird smell on our second night, and I think somebody had gotten arrested and it could’ve been pepper spray, and my throat has been sore ever cents
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Raha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One month ago When I booked the room they accepted my debit card but a day before my reservation they called me and asked me about another credit card and I didn’t trust them to give my information because I have to many spam calls and I said I will tell you tomorrow when I get there Yesterday when I get there they told me my room is not available and they gave me a new room but it was beside street and wasn’t the same as what I reserved and had plans for my kids I frastrided with that and it wasn’t what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was great. Water was super warm and the water slide was lots of fun. Breakfast had great options. Our family had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything but need to control wayer around pool area, wasnt draining and a lot of water on tile floor .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris, Gladeside

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was great. Breakfast: very good selection Parking: free Staff: kind and relaxed Pool and Slide: pool water was warm and clean (steps may need repainting but overall great) Location: only a short drive to Bayers Lake. Can walk to Tim Hortons, and a gas station 30 seconds away. - easy access to the highway. Snack shop: basic snacks; chips, pop, ramen, cotton candy. Room: beds were soft but good, safe in the room, had trouble with the cooling but maintenance was in the room as soon as we left (check that the controls work before bed time) - what we were not told was that there were private swim classes Monday/Wednesday 430-730, but we were fortunately there before the lessons. It was what we expected, and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Eleni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Brehannah

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
When booking our stay, we were unaware that the hotel is primarily used as government housing for the homeless. As a guest traveling with my two small children, I felt unsafe due to certain activities occurring in and around the hotel. Given the rate of $300 per night, I believe it would be appropriate to inform future guests about the predominant nature of the property. Additionally, I have deep sympathy for the challenges the staff face under these circumstances.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & well stocked, pool was warm and staff friendly. The whole buildkmg smelled like fish, the heat was on high in the room with no way to turn it downand only one elevator
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kattie

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

6/10 Okay

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025