Candlewood Suites Apex Raleigh Area by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
8.9 (205 reviews)
1005 Marco Drive , Apex , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Intrusive housekeeping
Limited convenience store selection

Categories

Cleanliness
9.04
The rooms were noted to be clean and comfortable.
Service
9.31
Staff were frequently mentioned as friendly and accommodating, with particular praise for their service.
Location
9.35
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location, especially for events like Dreamville.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms were described as nice and comfortable, but some furniture needed updating.
Amenities
8.33
Facilities were deemed fine, but some users expressed a desire for more variety in the convenience store.
Value for Money
8.79
Overall perceived as good with an average level of amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.34
Limited choices in the convenience store noted as a downside.
Overall Experience
9.22
Overall satisfaction with the stay, would return for next trip.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:01

Property Description

Modern Self-Catering Accommodation
Candlewood Suites Apex, just 2 miles from Raleigh center city, offers spacious rooms with a cozy seating area and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy the convenience of free public parking during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Each room features a flat-screen cable TV, work desk, and DVD player. The kitchen includes essential appliances like a stovetop, oven, and dishwasher, along with tea and coffee-making facilities for a comfortable stay.

Fitness and Convenience
Stay active at the hotel's fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. Take advantage of laundry facilities, dry cleaning services, and the on-site convenience store offering breakfast and snack items. Book your stay now for a seamless experience at Candlewood Suites Apex.

Important information:

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: RDU

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 205 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.04
Service: 9.31
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.79
Food and Beverage: 8.34
Overall Experience: 9.22
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Autumn family_with_children us
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Susanne family_with_children us
9
Highly recommendable!
Pros:

We love the spacious room and the warm welcome received by the helpful front desk staff.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller us
10
I was very happy with my short stay - would definitely stay at this hotel on my next trip
Pros:

Great staff / great location for working in Apex area. Room was clean, quiet and very comfortable.

Cons:

Would have like a bit more selection in the convenience store, perhaps with beer or wine selection

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller us
9
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Karen extended_group us
9
Stayed because of their pet friendly policy, but enjoyed the stay because of staff & comfy beds.
Cons:

Sparse kitchen supply: dishes , glasses etc

2026-01-18 via Nuitee
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Witness Protection family_with_children us
10
2025-12-23 via Nuitee
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TylercIsley solo_traveller us
10
Very nice
Pros:

Nice location

Cons:

Bed was a bit stiff

2025-12-20 via Nuitee
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Cendric solo_traveller us
10
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Kathryn family_with_children us
10
Very nice rooms and close to everything
Pros:

Great customer service

Cons:

Na

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
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Konstantinos solo_traveller gr
6
2025-11-20 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
8
Pros:

Facilities were fine.

Cons:

Front desk associates were helpful but not particularly warm or welcoming.

2025-11-09 via Nuitee
D
Dache
10
Pros:

As I checked in the staff member Mr. Henry was checking someone else in. His presentation was of the charts if I didn't want to stay there but by listening to how well he presented to the customer in front of me. I felt more than welcome and was like "yeah I am staying here". Mr. Henry was Awesome. Then when I checked out the black gentlemen (sorry didn't get his name) at desk that night, he was very helpful when checking out. These two staff members were great.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
M
Marina friends
10
Pros:

Perfect for dreamville. Love the mini kitchen. Clean.

2025-07-29 via Nuitee
M
Miranda
6
Nice front desk… intrusive housekeepers
Pros:

Jay was very pleasant at check-in. He made the process a breeze and was very nice and polite. Overall the experience was decent. However, the morning of checkout, housekeeping knocked on my door 3-4 times upon my checkout time. My checkout time wasn’t until 11am. I think the ladies wanted to come in and clean but felt as though they were trying to rush me along. I answered the door shortly after 8:30 for one lady informing her that I wasn’t ready yet and that checkout wasn’t until 11. She was sweet and apologized. An hour or so later someone else was knocking. Then there was another knock…. I found this to be a bit intrusive. I ended up checking out around 10:30am which I had originally planned. Front desk staff were great. Housekeeping staff wasn’t rude, persay, it was just the persistent manner of knocking that was annoying.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
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Teresa family
8
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and accomodating. Room and bed were good, but chair furniture could use some updating. Only real issue with property is parking. If you come in after 8-9pm, there may not be a parking spot.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
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Reinaldo Ortiz couple pr
8
2025-07-10 via Nuitee
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Gady couple il
10
A nice a comfortable hotel in Apex
Pros:

The suite was large, and comfortable.
There were two rooms, one with a large bed and one with a sofa, TV and a working desk.
There was also a small kitchen where we could cock our meals and eat.

Cons:

The hotel clean the room only after the guests leave or every 7 days for a long stay.
Guests can ask for special cleaning.

2025-07-07 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple us
10
Trip to Apex
Pros:

Clean room, comfortable bed, great staff.

Cons:

Toilet way too low
Chair not comfortable

2025-07-01 via Nuitee
S
Stephannie
10
Pros:

It was quick and last minute. Everything was good.

2025-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tina family
10
Pros:

Staff was nice, helpful and very welcoming

2025-05-03 via Nuitee