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MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Crossroads Plaza

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Reception
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Breakfast area
Business center
Property amenity
MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary captures the city's vibrant energy while providing essential comforts. Guests appreciate the 24-hour gym, in-room WiFi, and practical laundry facilities. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff for their helpful service.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub) | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Cary, MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary is in a shopping district. Crossroads Plaza and Cary Towne Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit North Carolina State Fairgrounds and Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at J.S. Dorton Arena or WakeMed Soccer Park.
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Map
1020 Buck Jones Rd, Cary, NC, 27606

What's nearby

  • WakeMed Soccer Park - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cary Towne Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Carter-Finley Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cary Station - 7 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco-Addicts - ‬3 min drive

About this property

MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary

Hotel near North Carolina State Fairgrounds
Located close to Crossroads Plaza and Cary Towne Center, MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary provides laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 79 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50.00
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.00 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per pet, per night plus USD 50.00 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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Frequently asked questions

Is MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary pet-friendly?

Yes, MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 50.00 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crossroads Plaza and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cary Towne Center and Lake Johnson. North Carolina State Fairgrounds and WakeMed Soccer Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 147 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 1007 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are very clean and comfortable and very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were particularly troublesome guests this trip, and the staff was extremely kind and patient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for an overnight - coming in from out of town and it made bringing a few snacks for the road a smart idea because of the kitchen like facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to airport and the venue we were attending
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Saw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place! I like it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet, clean and served my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimmi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a giant roach in our bed when we woke up! Staff was incredibly kind. But there was a thumb sized roach on me when I woke up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geovanni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We can cook while staying
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Literally found a cockroach on the ground. The bathroom was falling apart and the dishes in the dish washer were unclean….
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

The hotel was extremely loud and my room was dirty and had roaches climbing on the walls. The shower nozzle hadn’t been clean with mold. Also had an old wash rag that was hanging on the shower rod . I need to fully reimbursed for my stay at this hotel! Total inexcusable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 night. Our room was clean and quiet. Great value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mirium

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was hard to find...weird location. But i enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t stay here
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and helpful. The bathroom was not good. The sink very slow draining and hair on the floor, bath mat was stained. The beds were clean and nicely made.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The door into the hotel, from the parking lot, didn’t latch or lock, so anyone could get in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

June

Liked: Amenities
Was just there for a graduation and spent one night nothing too great about the hotel it was a little difficult to find because it was tucked away and the GPS rerouted to a confusing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single person that works here is super friendly. The manager is a real nice guy and the house keepers work hard to keep the rooms clwan. I literally saw one of the ladies climb on top of the counter to clean above the cabinets, wow!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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