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Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers a peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens, delicious dining options, and outdoor tennis for active guests.

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Visitors find a perfect balance of tranquility and convenience at Cranfield Management Development Centre. The beautiful gardens complement modern facilities throughout the property. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, play tennis outdoors, or relax with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is AED 295
AED 354 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 January 2026

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG

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
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 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

Upscale hotel
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Cranfield Management Development Centre. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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includes taxes & fees
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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
  • Limited onsite 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

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

As of 20 December 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on 5 January 2026 start from $96.34, 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.

Is Cranfield Management Development Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Cranfield Management Development Centre located?

Situated in Bedford, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cranfield University and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Inspired Gourmet Cookery School. The Stables Theatre and Willen Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 565 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 565 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 565 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 565 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 565 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good food, convenient location for university. Basic room but everything you would need.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always pleasant in this favourite hotel when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay in favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My preferred property when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My preferred property when in the area. Reluably good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic rooms but absolutely spotless . Nice bar and good food with friendly staff . Can’t fault it for the price , will use again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preferred property when in the area. Reliably good and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Smita

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

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in the area.
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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

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

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

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness
Courteous staff. Rooms a bit cold with outdated and malfunctioning climate system.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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
Always a clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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 favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this preferred hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a friendly clean hotel stay when I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night and it was great comfortable beds and the food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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