Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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Exterior
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Lobby
Business centre

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bedford

At Cranfield Management Development Centre, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Cranfield University and 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include 11 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Bedford hotel include Woburn Safari Park and National Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Xscape - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • National Bowl - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Bletchley Park - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - Broughton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Krafty Kuppa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawley Crossing Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

Hotel in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool
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 a lift. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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

Is parking available at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Yep, Cranfield Management Development Centre has a free self car park.

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

As of 25 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$166.52, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Cranfield Management Development Centre?

The closest beach to Cranfield Management Development Centre is The Beach (8.6 km).

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Cranfield Management Development Centre has an indoor pool.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, Cranfield Management Development Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 567 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 567 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 567 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 567 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 567 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Retford

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like this hotel and preferred when in the area. Always friendly and clean. Easy work in rooms and bed/bathroom really comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this preferred hotel when in the area. Always clean and welcoming. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Perhaps the people at the reception could be trained to be hospitable than be transactional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lechelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

silviu

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

NICE

Amazing place, clean,and tidy, frendly staff.Nice area,quiet. Breakfast amazing.In totally 5*.Recomand for everyone!Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Smita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money, basic accommodation however clean and had everything for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when I’m in the area. Clean friendly and very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Business traveller

Great place to stay.

It is a great place to stay. Nothing negative at all. I stay in hotels 4 nights a week in all areas of the mainkand uk and this place ranks very highly in every respect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect quiet place to stop over when in the area. Free parking. Good EV charging deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
adequate for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

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

One Night

Stayed for one night. Friendly, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favourite hotel when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025