Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg by IHG

Hotels
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Candlewood Suites
7.5 (260 reviews)
9 Gateway Drive , Hattiesburg , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly/helpful staff (Desirae called out)
Good location / close to highway
Pet friendly
Full-size refrigerator
Easy/quick check-in
Some rooms described as clean
Cons:
Dirty rooms / had to switch rooms
Noisy housekeeping disturbing sleep
Damp rooms
No breakfast
Worn or uncomfortable furniture (couch)
Wrong bed allocation / small bed

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: several guests reported dirty rooms, room switches due to cleanliness, damp rooms and noisy housekeeping, while a few commented the hotel was nice and clean.
Service
9
Generally strong staff performance: multiple mentions of friendly, helpful and accommodating desk staff and one standout ('Desirae') praised for excellent customer service.
Location
9
Consistently positive: many guests noted convenient highway access, good location for road trips and easy accessibility.
Room Quality
6.5
Mixed to slightly below average: complaints about damp rooms, worn/outdated furniture, wrong bed allocations and some dirtiness, though some rooms were described as fine.
Amenities
7.5
Moderately positive: pet-friendly policy and in-room refrigerator noted; however absence of breakfast was mentioned by guests.
Value for Money
7.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
6
Limited: the lack of breakfast was explicitly called out as a negative by guests.
Overall Experience
8.5
Mixed but leaning positive: several guests said they enjoyed their stay and would return, while a few had very negative experiences; service and location largely drive positive impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:20

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a short drive from downtown Hattiesburg and the University of Southern Mississippi, our all-suites hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Fully-Equipped Suites
Each suite at Hattiesburg Candlewood Suites comes with a fully-equipped kitchenette, ideal for longer stays or those who prefer to cook their meals. Enjoy the convenience of a refrigerator and stovetop during your visit.

Amenities Galore
From free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV to a gym and laundry facilities, we have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Don't forget to take advantage of our barbecue facility for a delightful outdoor dining experience.

Ready to experience the perfect mix of convenience and comfort? Book your stay at Candlewood Suites Hattiesburg now!

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PIB

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 260 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 7.5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 8.5
B
Breana • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Desirae ‘s customer service was AWESOME!!!

Cons:

The housekeeper woke me up out of my sleep continuously the way she was cracking the doors with the metal latch on the door. She was letting them slam. I really did not rest well but the hotel was nice and clean

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
B
Brenda • couple • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Sydnee • couple • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Marqree • couple • us
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
V
Vanessa • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
K
Katelyn • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
M
Marshall • solo_traveller • us
3
Cons:

Had to switch room 3 times due to being dirty, then remodel.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
A
Amy And Pedro • family_with_children • us
10
The women at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The location was good
Pros:

It was very clean.

Cons:

There wasn’t anything I could complain about I enjoyed everything

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
L
loftin • couple • us
10
I enjoyed my stay I will be booking again
Pros:

Everything was quick and easy not a hassle at all

Cons:

Everything was great besides no breakfast

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
R
Rigoberto • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
J
jeffrey • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
C
Cindy • couple • us
5
It was decent
Pros:

Close to interstate

Cons:

A little dirty

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
C
Charles • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
A
Angel • couple • us
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • us
1
It was creepy dirty, everywhere!!
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
L
Linda • family_with_children • us
1
Experience was terrible. Would not recommend
Pros:

Full size refrigerator

Cons:

Everything else

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Good location, easily accessible from the highway, staff was friendly and accommodating .

Cons:

Sitting room couch was worn out and uncomfortable. We were supposed to have a room with 2 beds got a room with one small green bed.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
C
Colby • couple • us
4
Great location if road tripping and pet friendly without any hassle. Our room was very damp though.
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Room was incredibly damp

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee