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Cranfield Management Development Centre

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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug

Explore the area

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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Gullivers Land
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Xscape
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bletchley Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Bedford

At Cranfield Management Development Centre, you'll be 10.4 km (6.4 mi) from Woburn Safari 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 Xscape and National Bowl.

What's nearby

  • Gullivers Land - 13 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Xscape - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • National Bowl - 16 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Bletchley Park - 17 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Krafty Kuppa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Carrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cranfield Kebab Wagon - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - Broughton Hotel - ‬10 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.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

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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
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 4 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools

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 18 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on 26 Aug 2025 start from NZ$164.78, 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. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from August 4 2025 to August 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

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. 314 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 497 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quick stay at Cranfield

Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean had everything you would expect in a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Nice and quiet with plenty of parking. Room was clean comfortable, it was a little small but adequate. Friendly staff. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As K wats pleased to stay here with clean rooms and friendly professional staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favoured hotel when in the area reliably clean comfortable rooms and friendly professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good experience at this well run clean hotel. Looking forward to my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Cranfield University!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

McPake

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

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good price and staff helpful. Uncomfortable bed/pillows, noisy bathroom fan and basic room. Breakfast awful - food had obviously been cooked a while ago. Mostly lukewarm overcooked sausages.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another stay at this first choice hotel in the area. Friendly professional staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

McPake

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

Excellent

I stay here every other week and is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff. Clean rooms. Spacious and comfortable hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025