Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of West Florida in Pensacola

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1953 Northcross Ln, Pensacola, FL, 32514
  • Place, West Florida Hospital
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University Town Plaza
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly Axes
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Pensacola

Northeast Pensacola stay.With a stay at this Northeast Pensacola hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of West Florida Hospital and 2 miles (3 km) of University Town Plaza. Grizzly Axes and Baptist Medical Group - Nine Mile are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Florida Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University Town Plaza - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grizzly Axes - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pensacola State College - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cordova Mall - 6 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 9 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Asador - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

Hotel near University of West Florida in Pensacola
Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area are also featured at the business-friendly Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Pensacola hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 95 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG offers 95 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Pensacola hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.0 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25.0 per pet, per night
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 632 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stefanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is great. The area of town where its located is not the best and pretty far from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mechelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adisa, Washington

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Staff friendly & helpful. Does not smell bad even though pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent, just wish we had some better coffee in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The clean Towel is yellow,there is some kind of hair in the clean towel when I open up
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great AC!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean large room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff was pleasant. I left my AirPods in the room and they help me get it back. Would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

quameshial

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

gary

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025