Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers can maintain fitness routines at the 24-hour gym or grab a quick bite at the snack bar, while appreciating convenient laundry services during their stay

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Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area offers practical comforts for guests. The 24-hour gym keeps workouts consistent, the snack bar/deli provides easy meals, free in-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and dry cleaning/laundry services save time. Attentive staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Newark is home to Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG. Historical Society of Cecil County and Wilmington and Western Railroad are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fred Rust Ice Arena and The Patriot Ice Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bob Carpenter Center or New Castle 100 Archers. Visit our Newark travel guide
Map
1101 S College Ave, Newark, DE, 19713

What's nearby

  • Iron Hill County Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Iron Hill Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bob Carpenter Center
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fred Rust Ice Arena
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lewis Park
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Newark Station
    8 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    3 min drive
  • Tony's Bistro
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Royal Farms
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk

About this property

Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG

Hotel near University of Delaware
You can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour business center and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 101 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 39-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

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.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (68 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per week
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 80 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per week
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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, 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Candlewood Suites Newark South University Area Hotel
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Candlewood Suites Newark South University Area by IHG
Candlewood Suites Newark South University Area an IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG located?

Situated in Newark, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bob Carpenter Center and Fred Rust Ice Arena. Iron Hill County Park and Lewis Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). Newark Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 307 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 571 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abhijit

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Was able to request late checkout, that was very helpful. Overall, the front desk staff was super helpful during the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes. The kitchen was ready to use. Staff was friendly. Everything was clean. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable abs spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Georganne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Property was clean and in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel. Very convenient and quiet. The staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are a good size and have good amenities such as a refrigerator, nice size table, stove. We stayed for one night but it would be a good place for staying multiple nights.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

Great place to stay

Nice hotel. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chester

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient to stadium, university and highway. Good value and very comfortable mattress. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay at Candlewood Suites Newark South – University Area. The rooms were super clean, spacious, and having a full kitchen was a huge plus. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the location is perfect for getting around town or visiting UD. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pet friendly hotel. Central location for our needs. Two bothersome things though, an extremely noisy refrigerator in room #203. And a homeless family camped in the grassy area of the hotel parking lot. Reported to staff at checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, friendly and helpful staff, free coffee and fresh baked cookies, thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location/close to the school
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great amenities in the room- needed a breakfast option
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The suites were so well equipped and the rooms were extremely clean. We stayed here just for one night on a road trip, and it was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was magnificent. It was my first time travelling for work, and I chose a hotel close to the office I would be working at. To say I made the correct choice is beyond an understatement. Not only was the kitchen a great feature to have, but the entire hotel room was comfortable. The bed would provide a great sleep. The options of both firm and soft pillows (I like both!) gave me exactly what I look for in a nights rest. But by far the greatest part of the stay was the staff. Whether it was when I forgot my key, and they were more than understanding and happy to make me a new one, or when I needed to book one more day, and because I had booked via another site, they had to run through a few hoops and didn't mind doing so, even ensuring I had the same room so it wouldn't be a hassle. The laundry room, which was free and didn't require me buying quarters, came in very handy before my flight. The hotel guests were friendly themselves which is a telling sign of the hotel. Overall, when I travel again, it will be with an IHG hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like it all the kitchen area was very nice, the bathrooms were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mirjam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was seamless. Room clean but parking was a hassle. Some construction equipments took large sections of the parking lots.Location is good just right off I-95.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent but you definitely aren't paying for a room with a view. Other than that, the room was quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Staff is the best!

Desk staff was incredibly helpful during this high traffic weekend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly when checking in. Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

The room was very nice and clean and all the staff was really friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Darla

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

Great experience!

Clearly recently renovated. Clean rooms, very comfortable beds, nice staff, convenient location. Coffee downstairs was very good - freshly ground. Pantry doesn’t really have anything but snacks but groceries nearby and full frig and cooking setup in the room if you need that. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very good..the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ineysiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

Very pleasant stay

This has been my “go-to” hotel when I visit friends/family in the Newark area. Very comfortable beds and the rooms are nice. Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023