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Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Located near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, the Best Western Northgate Inn offers a welcoming stay. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, continental breakfast, dry cleaning services, and a business center.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the area

Map
6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC, V9T2L8

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

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
At Best Western Northgate Inn, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, free newspapers and smoke-free property
  • A front desk safe, a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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.
Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Northgate Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Northgate Inn?

As of 20 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Northgate Inn on 21 Dec 2025 start from AU$186.98, 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.

How much is parking at Best Western Northgate Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Northgate Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Northgate Inn?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Northgate Inn located?

Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo. Long Lake and Westdale-Leslie Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 668 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, comfortable beds, good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable rooms breakfast a good start to travel day
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was great, convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so kind amd helpful amd fast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Amenities
Very good night sleep and continental breakfast complete.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, the staff polite and informative. Air conditioning great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very nice, clean room, very good breakfast, cozy ambiance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great at this Best Western. The rooms were clean and updated with comfortable beds and staff were helpful and responsive. The breakfast was fantastic with high quality hot items, better than expected. Having an indoor pool would have been nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was really good the only weird Issue we had is a couple that came in that looked like they just rolled out of bed in there pajamas and no shoes on, in the restaurant and nobody said anything 🤔
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick walk to mall. Safe location. Very clean rooms and hotel entrance. The breakfast area is really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay, staff is very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Najma

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

KAMALJIT

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

Angelina

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanness !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025