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Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Nanaimo hotel

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Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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6450 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC, V9T2L8
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Long Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 600 sq ft
  • 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) | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Long Lake - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Departure Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 9 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Saigon Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Browns Socialhouse Nanaimo North - ‬4 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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Frequently asked questions

How close is Best Western Northgate Inn to the airport?

Best Western Northgate Inn is 9 mi (16-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Best Western Northgate Inn.

How close is Best Western Northgate Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (12-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach and 12.9 mi (19-min drive) from Rathtrevor Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Best Western Northgate Inn offer free breakfast?

Best Western Northgate Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Best Western Northgate Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nanaimo (12-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Best Western Northgate Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have a pool?

Best Western Northgate Inn does not have a pool.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Best Western Northgate Inn to downtown Nanaimo?

Best Western Northgate Inn is 6.5 mi away from Nanaimo.

Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1008 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

james

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ludwig

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast every morning
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were very helpful not just the front room, cleaning staff very friendly and cheerful. great location for a home base for 4 days. lovely rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Guru Prasadh

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

G

Happy with the stay and pretty comfortable. We would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Remedios

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

YongHyuk Andy, COQUITLAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anne, Ucluelet

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Business traveler
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

Ernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing to add.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to sports fields, restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sundeep

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the place. So much shops and food restaurants around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was walking distance to the Mall. 5 minutes drive to my Sons house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

A good nights sleep

Hotel was clean.. staff was friendly.. breakfast was above average.. overall the experience was very pleasant .. we would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sydney

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good beds good staff good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gayle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for my visit with elderly friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic! Very friendly staff. Amazing location with lots around in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025