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Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1953 Northcross Ln, Pensacola, FL, 32514
  • Place, University Town Plaza
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Grizzly Axes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cordova Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Pensacola

With a stay at Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Pensacola, within a 10-minute drive of University of West Florida and Pensacola Bay Center. .This hotel is 13 mi (20.9 km) from Pensacola Naval Air Station and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from National Museum of Naval Aviation.

What's nearby

  • University Town Plaza - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Grizzly Axes - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Cordova Mall - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pensacola State College - 7 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pensacola Naval Air Station - 26 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bubba's 33 - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Pensacola - University Area by IHG

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 phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include rice cookers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 95 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 42-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night (maximum USD 250.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
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. 480 out of 732 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 732 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 732 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 732 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 732 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Excellent location with restaurants galore close by. Easy access to the interstate, great staff, and a very clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, lots of room, comfortable bed and the staff was really helpful and nice checking in!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nemanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very friendly staff- Laura was great at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alberta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was super clean and very spacious. Check in was a breeze. Nicest place we’ve stayed in a long time.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in friendly staff clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay great staff clean convient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was amazing, rooms very clean, amazing breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Levantz

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

It was and they were
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and gym
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia Collins

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room. Close to restaurants and shopping. Just off the freeway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is clean and staff is friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

lynn

The room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall stay was excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had everything I needed and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Unfortunately I didn’t make it to the room. I checked in at the front desk. Went to Sacred Heart Hospital to be with family. Stayed at hospital overnight, no sleep. Called front desk from hospital at 10:30 am this morning and checked out over phone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naiza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All excellent!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The great thing was the price and yet it wasn't sloppy and nasty very nice definitely would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Amenities
Great staff. Building/room is clean. Some areas are showing their age.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Frankly, we chose it because it only cost $25 to bring the dog. We weren't expecting much, but the wife was very pleased with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025