Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)
Reception
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC, V9T2L8
  • Place, Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

With a stay at Best Western Northgate Inn in Nanaimo, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Woodgrove Shopping Centre. .This hotel is 17.1 mi (27.6 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo.

What's nearby

  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Long Lake - 2 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Woodgrove Centre Food Court - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Longwood Brew Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Northgate Inn

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Northgate Inn offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 665 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

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

One night

Had 2 queen beds with a fridge and ac. Everything was clean and comfortable for our one night stay. Near traffic area so gets a bit noisy are certain hours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

PatrickandChristine, Camas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only had one night. Room was clean and cozy. Didn’t like the tub sprawled out in bedroom. But we loved breakfast, quiet and quick check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds comfortable only there to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice comfortable room. Rates were decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

8/10 Good

Carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Recently Updated Hotel

Recently updated, rooms are new and clean, good parking, lots of restaurants around. Housekeeping on requests
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tannis

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Dark carpet is depressing Coffee machine far from plug
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yimang

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smmfront desk staff was super friendly and made checking in quick and efficient, lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Najma

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, suite with the hot tub was super convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with family
Stayed in a room with a bedroom and the main room was cooled with the air conditioner but the bedroom stayed hot. Could hear tons of noise from the room next door and the hallway.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagdeep

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and helpful. Very nice and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KLITON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

ernest, Montreal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, just off highway and near convenient shopping. breakfast included was perfect to start the day. parking was gtreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

In-chul

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

6/10 Okay

Andy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025