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Cranfield Management Development Centre

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Bedford

At Cranfield Management Development Centre, you'll be 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Cranfield University and 7.8 km (4.9 mi) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Business amenities include 11 meeting rooms and a conference centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, an outdoor tennis court and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Bedford hotel include Woburn Safari Park and Bletchley Park.

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 18 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Stadium MK - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • National Bowl - 23 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Bletchley Park - 27 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station - 8 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Tesco Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

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 ATM. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 186 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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
  • ATM
  • 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
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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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: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards and cash.

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Yep, Cranfield Management Development Centre has a free self car park.

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

As of 21 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on 2 Oct 2026 start from AU$130, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Cranfield Management Development Centre?

The closest beach to Cranfield Management Development Centre is The Beach (8.6 km).

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Cranfield Management Development Centre has an indoor pool.

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, Cranfield Management Development Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 696 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 696 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 696 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 696 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 696 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, good location, very clean room, great facilities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well maintained bedroom, modern amenities, lovely bar/restaurant area - overall great guest experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value room. Quiet and comfortable accommodation, free parking and good choice of food options (buffet dinner or bar menu)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always excellent to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely one night stay, room very comfortable with a lovely view of the fields, especially nice at sunset and sunrise. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and site to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely short stay at the Cranfield Centre. All staff were very pleasant and friendly during our stay. Freddies breakfast at the Mitchell were spot on!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay here. The reception & bar staff are wonderful. Everything is always of a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were excellent. Some noise from other residents late at night and rooms very warm. Shower could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, helpful and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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