Candlewood Suites Wake Forest-Raleigh Area by IHG

Hotels
Candlewood Suites
9.6 (425 reviews)
12050 Retail Drive , Wake Forest , us

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Roach sighting
Expensive snacks and drinks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.9
Most reviews noted cleanliness but mentioned a roach issue, impacting the score.
Service
9.87
Staff received positive remarks for their helpfulness and friendliness.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the quiet and convenient location.
Room Quality
9.91
Guests commented on spacious and comfortable rooms.
Amenities
9.86
Amenities such as kitchenette and laundry facilities were highlighted positively.
Value for Money
9.89
Reviews indicated good value for the quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Some complaints about the quality of coffee and limited food options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall positive experience with a few noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:44

Property Description

Modern Suites with Kitchenettes
Candlewood Wake Forest offers stylish suites with kitchenettes, perfect for an extended stay. Each suite includes a dishwasher and a cozy seating area with entertainment options like cable TV and a DVD player.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless internet access throughout the hotel. Stay active in the well-equipped gym or explore the shops conveniently located on-site. Guests can also take advantage of the in-house vending machines for quick snacks and drinks.

Explore the Surroundings
Located just 2 miles from the town center, Candlewood Suites Wake Forest-Raleigh Area provides easy access to Downtown Wake Forest and Falls Lake State Recreational Area. With free parking available, guests can conveniently venture out and explore the nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Candlewood Wake Forest today for a comfortable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    Wired internet 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.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 425 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.9
Service: 9.87
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.91
Amenities: 9.86
Value for Money: 9.89
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 10
couple us
6
2026-04-17 via Nuitee
D
Debra couple us
10
Staff was friendly. Very clean room, nice modern look.
Pros:

Loved the kitchen setup!

Cons:

No complaints

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
M
Marcia family_with_children us
6
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn couple us
10
Loved the kitchenette. Everything was great
Pros:

Loved the cleanliness.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
P
Paige solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
T
Tommy solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Couldn’t book the room on the phone with them for the same price as listed on line, why?

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
S
Sheena extended_group us
10
exceptional
Pros:

the staff were so accommodating and friendly. the room was clean and temp was comfortable when I arrived also.

Cons:

The elevator was out of order: BUT the staff didn't hesitate to communicate this and offered other accommodations along with help with my bags

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
A
Angela extended_group us
8
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Fuse for the refrigerator kept tripping. Elevator was not working.

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
C
Clemson couple us
10
It was excellent
Pros:

We loved everything

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
M
Munoz-Garcia couple us
8
Very nice, housekeepers were amazing.
Pros:

Property was very tidy, and convince store in the main lobby was nice.

Cons:

I did not like the price for my stay, varied from $90-$130 each night. Prices should be consistent for each night for one booking.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
C
CrissyCris family_with_children us
10
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
K
Karen extended_group us
10
Excellent
Pros:

Great location and staff very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We loved everything.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple us
9
Enjoyable stay even with no elevator.
Pros:

Location, very clean, very helpful staff

Cons:

Elevator was in repair so we had to walk the our room on the fourth floor - 60 steps. We did receive help with our luggage.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple us
9
Overall clean and well kept
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Elevators down

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
L
Lee solo_traveller us
7
Clean and comfortable but not for those who dislike dogs or have allergies.
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable.

Cons:

At one point, there were 4 dogs, not all leashed, in the lobby in the evening. One dog was particularly reactive and its owner kept trying to gain control of it. Also, my
Shower door kept sliding open while I was showering. It wouldn't remain closed properly.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
A
Ashley couple us
1
Cons:

Blood was on sheets

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
S
sylvia couple us
10
I was a little stress because of being double charged but the stay was very good
Pros:

The room was xtra clean and spacey

Cons:

Was double charged . I had booked with booking.com and paid in full . Tried to explain to staff and manger even showing them confirmation and bank were it was taking out , but they wouldn’t listen . Had to get booking.com to call them . 50.00 and 246.00 was put on hold for 4 days to wait for my refund which should have never happened. I gave them all my information and they just wouldn’t listen . That’ was an inconvenience for me . The confirmation from booking . Com with the hotel name on it should have been enough

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
R
Reggioni couple us
10
It was nice and quiet.
Pros:

Clean

Nice workers

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
O
Oscar family_with_children us
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
A
Alyse family_with_children us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee