Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
8 (242 reviews)
2700 Jane Street , Jacksonville , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
Dirty carpets
No breakfast offered
Musty rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
The carpets throughout the hotel were beyond dirty, and other reviews cited musty and damp room conditions.
Service
9.3
Staff is friendly and helpful, with a notable mention of accommodating service despite issues.
Location
8.84
Close to the port and area of interest, albeit some reviews mentioned it being off a main road.
Room Quality
8.29
Some guests found their rooms comfortable but noted issues like awful smells and dampness.
Amenities
7.32
Lack of breakfast and issues with laundry facilities were pointed out by reviewers.
Value for Money
8.78
Generally seen as good value for emergencies and short stays.
Food and Beverage
5.83
No breakfast offered at the hotel.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall stay was mostly positive despite some specific issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:14

Property Description

Outdoor Pool and Fitness Centre
Enjoy a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or break a sweat in the fitness centre at Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road. Stay active and rejuvenated during your stay.

Convenience Store and Free Guest Laundry
Forget something? Need a quick snack? Visit the on-site convenience store for your essentials. Keep your clothes fresh with the free guest laundry facilities available for your convenience.

Close Proximity to Key Locations
Located near Jacksonville Port Authority, Jacksonville Zoo, Jacksonville University, Mayport Naval Station, and Jacksonville Beach, our hotel offers easy access to popular destinations. Explore the city with ease during your stay at Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road.

Book your stay now at Candlewood Suites Jacksonville East Merril Road for a comfortable and convenient experience.

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 under the age of 21 are only allowed to check in with a parent or official guardian.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAX

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 242 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 8.29
Amenities: 7.32
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 5.83
Overall Experience: 8.8
M
Michael couple us
8
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
G
Glenn solo_traveller us
9
Great
Pros:

The lady at the front desk was very nice and the room had a great layout. Clean and comfortable

Cons:

Not much u didn’t like to be honest. If I had to be pick y it’s not an ideal location.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
CINDY couple us
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
April family_with_children us
5
Average
Pros:

It was a beautiful hotel

Cons:

No breakfast and staff was very rude

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
L
Larry family_with_children us
5
Overnight for cruise. Carpets throughout the hotel were beyond dirty. No breakfast offered or availa
Pros:

No breakfast was offered, so I had to go elde where. Disappointed

2026-01-06 via Nuitee
M
Markesha solo_traveller us
10
Home away from home
Pros:

Staff is friendly and personable, Julian is awesome! Great location, quiet and clean.

2025-12-19 via Nuitee
B
Bruce couple us
10
2025-11-22 via Nuitee
E
Erick family_with_children us
10
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
M
Melonie couple us
5
Other then the smell it was okay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

My room had an awful smell

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
J
Jeff solo_traveller us
10
The staff was very helpful
Pros:

Close to the port

Cons:

Everything was great

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
4
Don't bring service animals
Pros:

I have stayed here multiple times it's close to home and great for emergencies such as this trip when I couldn't stay at my apartment. The first few days were fantastic, nice and relaxing as you would expect for a hotel stay. Mid way through my stay I got a call from the front desk while I was out that I needed to come back and clean my room because it was disgusting. They claimed my cats, who are registered emotional support animals with paperwork to prove it, pooped on the floor. I came back and there was a tiny piece that got kicked out of the box. When I got to the hotel the front desk lady who called me handed me a trash bag to help clean it up which I thought was nice. About 10 minutes after I picked it up and cleaned the room she came back saying it was disgusting and forced me to spray what she said was febreze, so I did a few times around the box. As I handed the bottle back to her she snatched it away and said it wasn't enough and proceeded to spray every inch of my room so even if it did smell all I can smell now was the febreze, I could even taste it in the air it was so much. As she was doing this she questioned me about how many cats I have, are they both service animals, what kind of service animals, and then didn't believe me when I answered her. My two cats are both registered emotional support animals this was documented when I checked in. The biggest issue is my entire stay I had the no housekeeping and animal roommate sign on the door so no one would enter

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
V
Veronica family
10
Pros:

Very clean.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
K
Kallee solo_traveller us
5
Stayed here in past to see family but I think time has caught up with facilities.
Pros:

Close to my destination

Cons:

No ice available. Room very musty & damp.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly couple us
10
A hidden gem
Pros:

The staff was absolutely amazing. We were staying here while our house was getting some work and flooded so we had a last minute need to find a temp home ordeal and my husband, myself and our 2 dogs were here for a little over a month and would def go back if needed. The place is nice and clean and very accommodating.

Cons:

There wasn't much. Maybe the washers and dryers could have been cleaner but thats not a big deal at all. It was pleasant honestly.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
W
Wendy family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Bed and pillows were comfortable ,I slept very well!

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Joanne family_with_children us
1
Pros:

There was a problem with the booking confirmation. So we went ahead and just paid upfront since the front desk said we should get refunded. No confirmation received by the hotel and even when we gave the confirmation no. It still wont come up. I emailed them both the hotel and booking.com. no one seems to have responded. My card amd my husbands card were charged. I need answers. This is my first time to have encountered said problem with booking.com. please do something about it.

Joanne Estrada

Cons:

The confirmation number did not come up and we had to pay again. I have an upcoming reservation that is out of the country and I hoped this wont get messed up.

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
K
Kerri
10
Great Staff, Great long-term stay
Pros:

Great stay for one month and one week while working on a construction project. Great staff, great stay.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer couple us
7
2025-08-12 via Nuitee
R
Ryan family
10
Pros:

There wasn't much around the hotel as it sits back off a main road, but it was quiet and clean. Bed was nice I appreciated the thicker comforter as I'm always cold

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
F
Franca family_with_children nl
8
Pros:

Nice big room, lovely pool

2025-07-30 via Nuitee