Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property

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Reception
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC, V9T2L8
  • Place, Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Two Queen Suite with Balcony

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Pet Friendly Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Two Queen Room with Balcony and Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Suite with Balcony and Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room with Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Balcony, Sitting Area, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Kitchenette, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Balcony, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Sofabed, Jetted Tub, Balcony, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessible-1 King, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub, Ground Floor, Refrigerator, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

N/A

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Long Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 11 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Old City Quarter - 20 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Woodgrove Centre Food Court - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Longwood Brew Pub - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Northgate Inn

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

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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Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 270 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STERLING, CABO SAN LUCAS

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quick check in and clean room. Very convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rooms, excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Clean room, peasant front desk staff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jaimie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was good, the Jacuzzi tub had one good working jet and the rest were wimpy. The breakfast room was wonderful. Such good bacon and large waffles !!! Good location close to Superstore and an Asian market. Plus not far from Woodgrove Mall.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and comfortable. The staff very friendly and helpful! Only complaint is hearing the traffic through the sliding glass door.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes all was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We asked ahead of time for a crib and it was already in our room when we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room, i can control heat to my liking, healthy choices for breakfast as well as cooked selection, nice it's near the mall,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bobby-Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and our room is nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Man Yen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy access to everything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eryl

Good parking !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was great,the whole property was clean and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated. Very comfortable. Liked it had a chair, fridge, coffee maker. Included breakfast was good, lots of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025