Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property

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Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, featuring a modern architectural design with a covered entrance and glass facade.
Enjoy cooking and meal preparation in this well-equipped kitchen with a microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
Relax in our stylish lobby with a seating area, reception desk, and large glass door leading outside.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and window offering a view.
Relax by the pool, where a water slide leads into the clear blue water surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
980 Parkland Dr, Halifax, NS, B3M 4Y7
  • Kearney Lake Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bayers Lake Business Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility, Access Tub)

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

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
An indoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers 120 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kearney Lake Beach. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bayers Lake Business Park and 12 minutes from Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 2074 square feet (193 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at the eco-certified Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Halifax hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,074 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 36-inch TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number STR2425T3644
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 406 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 879 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cosmos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique experience. Loved and enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel cancelled reservation and sent no email. Said Expedia cancelled, however Expedia did not cancel as I got emails asking how my stay was, and to rate my stay. Staff were very un helpful, and very rude.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant hotel.

Really nice hotel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Batool, Saint John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staffs were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool area needs to vented somehow its way to hot and not enough air.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect but Elevator was pretty slow other than that was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten L, Sooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful and nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We did have an amazing stay!! Right where we want to be located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pathmanathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was a good property with good amenities, and convenient highway access.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheree

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, comfy bed, easy parking and convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Cecelia

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

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool could have been clean more often.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

natasha

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

shana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great family hotel

Great stay, the pool was a good size and the kids loved the waterslide. Only downfall of the hotel was one elevator was down so a lot of waiting for the elevator or going up and down to get where you’re going.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t wait to go again!

Amazing location! Easy to access, lots of amenities and the pool was great fun for us. We ended up staying an extra night due to the great service and room being so comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Morteza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
kids running in the hall way
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

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

8/10 Good

haley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The water slide was fun and the beds were really comfy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025