Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Exterior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property amenity
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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1101 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713
  • Place, Bob Carpenter Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Delaware
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Christiana Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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 area

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

  • Bob Carpenter Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Fred Rust Ice Arena - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • University of Delaware - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • The Patriot Ice Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Christiana Mall - 8 min drive - 11.9 km

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
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬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 transport

  • 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 centre

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (173 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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

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. 292 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 546 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shawnte, Upper Darby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a strong musty smell in the hall way. Perhaps the carpet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Great room, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

Great place to stay

Nice hotel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
The stay was okay. I probably would choose definitely next time around. Some of the issues weren’t the fault of the hotel. The exit, street and surrounding area are under extensive construction. Parking was difficult. You need a parking placard from the front desk, but the Candlewood has very little parking compared to the neighboring Red Roof Inn. Thus, you have to park in the Red Roof lot with the placard from Candlewood. I asked the front desk and they said it was fine, but I was very anxious having to park that far from the hotel. Plus, the Red Roof next door was also super creepy, run down and dirty. Lots of noise and people lurking outside and on balconies. As for the room, it was fairly clean, but had a very strong aroma from whoever used the stove previously. I didn’t need a kitchen, but the room was the cheapest. I now know to avoid a kitchen in the future. Bathroom was good. Only other issue was no one came to make the bed or restock toiletries. I’m not picky nor did I ask if that was normally the policy thus I have no right to complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rieman

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I reserved a room with 2 Queen beds. When I checked in they put me in a single queen bed…. I am very disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent but you definitely aren't paying for a room with a view. Other than that, the room was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location/close to the school
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mirjam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was seamless. Room clean but parking was a hassle. Some construction equipments took large sections of the parking lots.Location is good just right off I-95.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ravi

Room is s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Whitestone

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
easy access off highway madmacs sports bar next door -NO breakfast options except free coffee - room smelled like dogs had been living in it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yessica

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

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, friendly and helpful staff, free coffee and fresh baked cookies, thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darla

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

Great experience!

Clearly recently renovated. Clean rooms, very comfortable beds, nice staff, convenient location. Coffee downstairs was very good - freshly ground. Pantry doesn’t really have anything but snacks but groceries nearby and full frig and cooking setup in the room if you need that. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachela

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Wilson

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayden

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025