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Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this 4-star Bedford hotel

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Buffet
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Bar (on property)
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Place, Cranfield University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Bowl
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bletchley Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bedford

Bedford retreat .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Cranfield University and 6 miles (10 km) of Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Inspired Gourmet Cookery School and The Stables Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Stadium MK - 23 min drive - 20.2 km
  • National Bowl - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bletchley Park - 28 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station - 8 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wavendons Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - Broughton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Crawley Crossing Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

Enjoy the indoor pool at this 4-star Bedford hotel
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 11 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Cranfield Management Development Centre also features a garden, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
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, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to the airport?

Cranfield Management Development Centre is 22.2 mi (37-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on May 27, 2026 start from CA $78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cranfield Management Development Centre.

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to the beach?

This hotel is 10.3 mi (37-min drive) from The Beach.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cranfield Management Development Centre, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Cranfield Management Development Centre features an indoor pool.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cranfield Management Development Centre to downtown Bedford?

Cranfield Management Development Centre is 1.2 mi away from Cranfield.

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 610 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and lovely room. There is a lounge with free coffee and tea. Free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay here. The reception & bar staff are wonderful. Everything is always of a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pete

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Surbiton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, Room and facility
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Talbot

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Alastair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room, friendly staff and a swimming pool, if the WiFi connection wasn’t so unsafe most apps won’t touch it it would have been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely short stay at the Cranfield Centre. All staff were very pleasant and friendly during our stay. Freddies breakfast at the Mitchell were spot on!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

minjie

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
heating is broken
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always excellent to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk were very welcoming and courteous. The room was well appointed and maintained, clean and comfortable. The parts of the hotel I saw also appeared clean and well maintained. As I only spent one night here, it would be unfair for me to comment on the food and amenities as I did not indulge at all. In summary, I would definitely add this to my shortlist if staying in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room Was good although they still are having a heating problem
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stevie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfy room great shower but awful bathroom lighting. And signs are not the best for the property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was good I like the fact that the room is made up every day, Staff are very good from reception to restaurant all are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, convenient location for university. Basic room but everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in good condition however the water could have done with being warmer and the heating in the room was air-conditioning type and it leaked water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was given a very small and tired room on the first floor with paper thin walls! Cranfield really shouldn’t be charging full price for this type of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025