Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Nanaimo hotel

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

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, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪22 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

In shopping district.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo. Long Lake and Westdale-Leslie Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 32.9 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

Enjoy free breakfast at this Nanaimo hotel
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is available daily. A fitness center, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Best Western Northgate Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1986
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

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Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room and quiet location. Variety of food options at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Really didnt like went out for the day.Here for soccer tournament our room wasnt made up came back garbages were still full beds not made keys to room not working.I should'nt have to ask to get my room cleaned.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather Lee

Had a great two night stay. Enjoyed the large breakfast in the morning. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was amazing, incredibly friendly and the hotel was beautiful. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAMALJIT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, great location, lots of food options nearby. The staff was amazing, can’t forget the breakfast menu. Food was fresh and delicious. Would recommend and would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lucia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, beds we're comfortable, AC worked well, close to Starbucks 🙂. TV had Chromecast/room wifi support built in so we could watch Netflix
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niketa

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

10/10 Excellent

Baljinder

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel recently and had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made me feel right at home. The hotel is newly renovated and everything looked fresh and modern. It was also incredibly clean throughout, which I really appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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