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Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

2.5 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
Room amenity
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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12050 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
  • Place, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Club at Wakefield Plantation
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, E. Carroll Joyner Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room amenity

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hearing Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Wake Forest

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.

What's nearby

  • Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Country Club at Wakefield Plantation - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Wake Forest Historical Museum - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wake Forest Renaissance Centre - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 24 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - Wake Forest - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG

Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG offers 81 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Wake Forest hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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Candlewood Suites WAKE FOREST RALEIGH AREA by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 684 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 684 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 684 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 684 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 684 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alanna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bueno las puerta estaba rotas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Elevator could have worked, they should stop advertising free breakfast. 3 of the 4 staff members we encountered were pleasant. The dark haired lady working the front desk, not as much.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very attentive staff, and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Japelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The rooms were so clean, I'm very picky.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gabrielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The elevator is not currently working.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Buena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall clean and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TLynne

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

TLynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice stay at Candlewood. A couple of small snafus, but they worked out. It was clean, convenient and not to far out from my family. Kitchen was nice. Shopping and restaurants close by. The housekeeping staff was excellent! Overall it was a nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

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

10/10 Excellent

troy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes everything was perfect no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay at Candlewood Suites in Wake Forest, NC. The room was spotless, the staff friendly and helpful, and the location was great. I'll definitely stay here again when I return to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad - April

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean and good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved our stay, it was quiet, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and front desk staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have not received my total invoice from the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, clean, comfortable and will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025