Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Cranfield Management Development Centre

Buffet
Garden
Lobby lounge
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

View in a map
Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Place, Cranfield University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Bowl
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bletchley Park
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Similar properties

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cranfield Management Development Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cranfield University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, 11 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court and racquetball/squash
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 10 minutes by car from Woburn Safari Park and 14 minutes from National Bowl
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 an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

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
  • Limited on-site 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Cranfield Management Development Centre Hotel Bedford
Cranfield Management Development Centre Bedford
Cranfield Management velopmen
Cranfield Management Development Centre Hotel
Cranfield Management Development Centre Bedford
Cranfield Management Development Centre Hotel Bedford

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 159 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 608 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

minjie

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
heating is broken
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

M

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always excellent to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk were very welcoming and courteous. The room was well appointed and maintained, clean and comfortable. The parts of the hotel I saw also appeared clean and well maintained. As I only spent one night here, it would be unfair for me to comment on the food and amenities as I did not indulge at all. In summary, I would definitely add this to my shortlist if staying in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room Was good although they still are having a heating problem
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stevie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and comfy room great shower but awful bathroom lighting. And signs are not the best for the property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was good I like the fact that the room is made up every day, Staff are very good from reception to restaurant all are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anuj

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Pete

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was in good condition however the water could have done with being warmer and the heating in the room was air-conditioning type and it leaked water
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I was given a very small and tired room on the first floor with paper thin walls! Cranfield really shouldn’t be charging full price for this type of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Courteous staff. Rooms a bit cold with outdated and malfunctioning climate system.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Paddy

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and spacious. The bathroom was a good size and had a bath and shower over the bath. Staff were friendly and willing to help. Bar food - choice was good and very good. Breakfast was excellent. Buffett and a great selection from fresh fruit and yoghurt etc to cooked breakfast. Well worth considering staying here in comparison to a budget hotel. Would certainly stay there again whennext in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff were efficient. Room was comfortable and well maintained with all the right facilities. Comfortable bar, lovely breakfay,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nothing bad to say, room was perfect in every way, definitely would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025