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Best Western Northgate Inn

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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, Nanaimo North Town Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Suite-2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Jetted Tub, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Third Floor, Kitchenette, Work Desk

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamps, and a painting on the wall.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Third Floor, Kitchenette, Work Desk

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Balcony

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, One Bedroom, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a painting, and a kitchen area.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a lamp.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 530 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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, WiFi (free)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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, WiFi (free)

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

Best Western Northgate Inn places you within a leisurely stroll of Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo. This 73-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nanaimo North Town Centre - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 12 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Departure Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 21 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Longwood Brew Pub - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Northgate Inn

At Best Western Northgate Inn, guests have access to a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, free newspapers, and a vending machine.
LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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

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 center

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1986
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Best Western Northgate
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to Best Western Northgate Inn?

This hotel is located in Nanaimo, a short 8-minute walk from Woodgrove Shopping Centre and also 20 minutes on foot from Nanaimo North Town Centre. You'll also find Long Lake and Neck Point Park within a short drive.

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

As of Sep 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Northgate Inn on Oct 11, 2026 start from $152, 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.

Will I be able to park at Best Western Northgate Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have a casino at the property?

No, Best Western Northgate Inn doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Northgate Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Best Western Northgate Inn a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include a jetted bathtub and a kitchen.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have a hot tub?

No, but this hotel offers jetted bathtubs in some guestrooms.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Best Western Northgate Inn offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Best Western Northgate Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Best Western Northgate Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Best Western Northgate Inn have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Best Western Northgate Inn?

The closest major airport to Best Western Northgate Inn is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is 9 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 16.5 mi away (22-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Best Western Northgate Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony and a patio.

Best Western Northgate Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 660 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 269 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful and so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a nice hotel, easy access and decent transport parking
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotels staff are super more than willing to go extra distance to make sure your stay is a memorable experience. Very well maintained property. This is our go to hotel in Nanaimo for several years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
booked 3 rooms and everything was consistent. breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, loved the suite layout!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, friendly staff, safe location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast and parking great. Staff helpful. Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basically , it’s not that big, but it’s pretty quiet and clean. Everything inside looks pretty new and the staff are very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean and new hotel, breakfast was good too, no pool but but a great hotel close to restaurants and the highway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a good location. It’s an older property and in my opinion is way overpriced at $369 cdn per night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed and clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pillows are too soft and the bed is too stiff but overall its good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ways great friendly staff, and a wonderful breakfast. All so love the conditioner and pillows :)
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was really great and the room clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The beds were uncomfortable and the room was overpriced for sure. But it wasn’t a bad stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was Great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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