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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

4.0 star property

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A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Indoor pool
A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.
Suite, 1 Bedroom (King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
A modern lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large glass door leading outside.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Halifax, NS (YHZ-Stanfield Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and pillows against a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a window with blinds, and a lamp.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a window with a view.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a window with a view.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (King) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Bedroom (King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.

Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a sofa, and a small table.

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a window with a view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Halifax - Bedford by IHG

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 business-friendly 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.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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).

Property class

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 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 159 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1010 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

eben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay! The hotel was very clean, well-maintained, and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect, but the beds were not comfortable. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mirachel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hopefully for next visit elevators and pool will be fixed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ANA ISABEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was super diligent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is fresh.Parking is safe and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Iyad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly ppl
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, good breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super chill staff, i felt very welcome. They also did not make any fuss when i added my 3 kids to the reservation last minute. Hospitality 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oluwaseun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to meet my needs. However, the the current renovations impacted use of elevators and the pool… but the staff went above and beyond to make the stay very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and hotel open spaces were spotless and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ma Caress

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean and staffs were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Naudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, clean property, conveniently located right off the highway. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

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
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6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Frontend staff, young man was great. Disappointed the pool was down for repairs during March Break but they gave us another option to go to the Canada Games Centre. Room was clean and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Ronnie Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes room was clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Teresa

Staff was amazing facility is under construction
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room and good breakfast choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was unfortunately closed but they paid for our family pass to go to a local rec center.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was comfortable, and staff was courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

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