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Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers find a home away from home surrounded by natural beauty at this Bemidji hotel, where on-site shopping meets outdoor grilling in perfect harmony

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Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan offers practical comforts like an on-site grocery store, shopping options, and a hair salon. Enjoy outdoor barbecue grills, lobby coffee, and free in-room WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Walk-In Shower)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Walk-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bemidji is home to Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG. Mississippi River and Lake Bemidji State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Headwaters Science Center and Sculpture Walk. Paul Bunyan's Animal Land and Seasons on St. Croix are also worth visiting. Visit our Bemidji travel guide
Map
401 Paul Bunyan Drive SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601

What's nearby

  • Paul Bunyan Park
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Paul Bunyan Playhouse
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Headwaters Science Center
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Concordia School of Languages
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bemidji Woolen Mills
    4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bemidji, MN (BJI-Bemidji Regional)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min walk
  • Qdoba Mexican Eats
    10 min walk
  • Green Mill Restaurant & Bar
    10 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    3 min drive
  • Bar 209
    3 min drive

About this property

Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG

Hotel near Mississippi River
Take advantage of a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and shopping on site at Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a 24-hour front desk, and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 80 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG located?

Situated in Bemidji, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mississippi River and Paul Bunyan Park. Paul Bunyan Playhouse and Headwaters Science Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Candlewood Suites Bemidji - Paul Bunyan by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 490 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay.

Very nice place. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredible. Absolutely best in class service. Very clean, quiet, fixtures/amenities/beds all appeared in new condition. Best hotel I've stayed at in years.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Staff was very polite, efficient and friendly. They did a great job making guests feel welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Would stay there again

we were very satisfied with the staff, our room, location,amenities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

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

Wonderful stay!

Our stay was wonderful! The rooms were immaculate and the front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the event center. Very clean, helpful staff and quiet. Nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable stay. Everything we needed was there. One suggestion we would make is to improve the quality of your toilet paper. It was way too rough and fell apart easily, hence causing us to use more. Otherwise, our stay was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Enjoyed our stay

Very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to find, great location, very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, and the staff are super nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jolene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the studio room with kitchen setup.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service

Good hotel.

It’s a nice hotel with the kitchen makes it great for a longer stay. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff. Beds are superb. Starbucks is coming just down the block.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. No real good breakfast available on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari

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

Great Staff!

Our stay at this hotel was awesome! From check-in with Teresa to questions and amenities with Ryan, we were well taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara Ann V

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

Great location

Hotel experience was amazing! Staff was helpful & friendly. Room was spacious & comfortable . Will definitely be our go to when visiting Bemidji. Close to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fully equipped kitchenette. Bonus was free guest laundry. I stayed nights 5 & 6 of a bike tour so appreciated all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the two room set up so that we can have multiple people in one room. The big table was great for when we borrowed Scrabble from the Lending Library to play before bed. Location is convenient for catching hockey against BSU.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean property and room. The room had a full size refrigerator, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff at front desk was helpful and friendly. Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidy J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was so clean but what stood out the most was staff. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. Hard to articulate how that impacts a stay!! Will absolutely stay here again next time we visit the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room smelled a bit stale but was clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

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

Wonderful

This place is excellent. The beds and linens were new and of good quality. Everything was clean and the staff was friendly. The full kitchen was a nice surprise. There is a nice grocery store nearby where we pickup up a few items to prepare our meals. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was set up for long term stays, as such, there were several chairs, nice. Everything was in good shape. All the bottles of shampoo etc were full and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023