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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Ballroom
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle

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2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Place, Fort William Historical Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Intercity Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Thunder Bay

Located in Thunder Bay, Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond Ski Area and Fort William Historical Park. .This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Fort William Gardens and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

What's nearby

  • Fort William Historical Park - 11 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Fort William Gardens - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Lakehead University - 16 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Neebing Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beaux Daddy's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel with free breakfast, near Loch Lomond Ski Area
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers 89 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cliffhanger, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Thunder Bay? This hotel has 8968 square feet (833 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Cliffhanger - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cliffhanger

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8,968 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in and must belong to one of the travelling party. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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

BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel Thunder Bay
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Thunder Bay
Nor'Wester Hotel
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel Conference Centre
Plus Nor'wester & Conference
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel

Reviews

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 370 out of 632 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 632 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 632 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 632 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 632 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great place to stay

Would rate all areas of hotel excellent. Friendly staff on check-in, cleaning staff in hallway and those in the restaurant. Everyone seemed happy to be working. Good choice on menu for breakfast which was the only meal we ate there. Did not use the pool or excersire areas but they appeared to be well equipped. Only problem was trying to find a correct setting for the A/C unit. This was probably due in part to the days we were there being very hot and our room faced west getting the afternoon sun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen Alexandria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful back patio Great, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff but the hotel is dated and over priced for how old it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, friendly gave upgrade very happy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor and gym amazing. Property very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CHANTAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystale

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the surrounding tabletop mountains is a wonderful backdrop while you take in a meal on the raised deck. The options for breakfast surpass any morning fare given by most hotels. The staff is friendly. The pool facilities are well maintained. There is ample parking. We visited Kakabeka Falls, Fort William, and Chippewa Beach. There were two weddings, one taking place on the grounds with the mountains looking down. Do not stay in town. Stay at the Nor’wester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari Jo

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had wonderful food,great room and a great sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awsome place will be there more often
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice accommodations! Great staff. Very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. I would suggest planning any way possible to avoid thunder bay if you are a traveler but if you absolutely must stay in junkie Thunder bay then this place id a safe place to stay with no one hanging around drinking outside. I strongly dislike staying in thunder bay and at many other hotels like Valhalla i have had confrontations with locals over nothing. This place is like a haven outside of the town a little bit. It is expensive but it is worth it if you dont want to get in a fight outside or your stuff stolen. Strongly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be nice if you pit a bottle of water in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cornelius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025