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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Bayers Lake Business Park

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Exterior
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast
Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Place, Hemlock Ravine Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Walk-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite

Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Halifax

City center retreat .Your stay at this Wedgewood hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Kearney Lake Beach and Mount Saint Vincent University. Canada Games Centre and Bayers Lake Business Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hemlock Ravine Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kearney Lake Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dalhousie University - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Halifax Convention Centre - 13 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Halifax Station - 24 min drive
  • Stanfield Intl. Airport (YHZ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sou’wester In The Cityy - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4-star hotel near Bayers Lake Business Park
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 2074 square feet (193 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Halifax hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 120 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 2074 sq ft of conference space
  • 193 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers 120 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express 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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 13 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday:
  • Indoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STR2425T3644

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Canada Select.

Property is also known as

Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake
Quality Bayer's Lake Halifax
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake
Quality Inn Bayer's Lake Halifax
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Halifax Bedford

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cherie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast very good, great service at front desk and rooms very nice and comfortable. A+ for cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and comfortable space. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Harry, Yarmouth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were pleasant property was clean inside Nd exterior
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ayman, Moncton

Liked: Cleanliness
The sofa bed was terrible, only 2 pods of coffee, no sugar
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jean-Louis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and good breakfast choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gordie

The beds were so comfortable and the gentlemen at the front desk that
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Key card issues happen, few trips up and down. Sorted Stained chair - corner. Cushion is very dirty. Trap under bathroom sink/ plumbing is or was leaking thus damaging the wood. This is or will be mold and should be addressed before it gets worse. Mold very much stresses my wife out due to health reasons. Pool was chilly but was still enjoyed. Small things that would have otherwise been a perfect stay. Employees were all smiles and this alone goes a long way. We will return im sure. Thank you folks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amitkumar

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yiping

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good except no eggs for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Taranveer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Iulia

We booked one night as a family staycation over Christmas and our daughter has always wanted to try the “hotel with the big slide that you can see from the highway”. The staff were friendly, check in was simple and the slide was a blast, but the pool was quite cold. We went to the pool in the evening and were warned by another guest that there were no pool towels and we had to use our room towels. On my way up to the room, I checked with the front desk and he confirmed there were no towels and if we used our room ones, we couldn’t get fresh ones until the next day. There were 2 elevators but only one working one. Breakfast would have been mediocre if the food would have been replenished in the trays, or when it was some things were I realize there was a hockey tournament so lots of people in the hotel, however that would not have been a surprise to management so they could have been more prepared for the amount of people booked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miora Sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The bed were very comfortable. Staff was great and very professional. Breakfast was very delicious. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the beds comfortable and the breakfast was good. We would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Isaac

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Always have good experience with Holiday Inn Express, but first time at Bedford location. First of all, location is excellent. Around the area has plenty of gas stations options, close to Tim's and pizza place, very close to the highway, within short distance drive will get you to Bayer's Lake with all the shops and restaurants. Hotel has very nice rooms. The down side, a couple of staff members were rude. First, at the front desk. Didn't get a welcoming greeting while checking in. Wasn't too friendly neither. And then during breakfast was a bit surprising, because the food area is in a very cramped room. Most hotel would have an open area. Not only would make it hard when there are a lot of people, but also hard for staff to refill food and supplies. That's also where I encountered another staff who was being rude. While she was bringing out the food, I kept hearing an unfriendly tone saying "Excuse me! This is hot!" I understand it is hard to bring the food in while it's crowded and it can be difficult. Also, it is not the people's fault since the breakfast room is extremely small. Would still give Holiday Inn Express another try, just surprised that this time wasn't a smooth stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Percy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, rooms spacious. Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was pleasant and helpful. My only complaint would be that there seemed to be a lack of towels. Between the room and the pool I felt like we were looking for towels. Also the breakfast could use bacon and hash browns.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Cody

The waterslide
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shruthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a decent stay for the price . very minimal breakfast options though ..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mouse dropping and bugs refused to refund huge argument with sight manager. Beware the rooms are not cleaned as you expect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025