Hotel Best Western Northgate
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Best Western Northgate
About this propertyThis Nanaimo hotel offers free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast. A microwave is provided in all guest rooms. Nanaimo town center is 8.1 mi away.
A flat-screen cable TV and a coffee maker are included in each room at Best Western Northgate. An private bathroom offers free toiletries.
Offered daily, breakfast at Best Western Northgate includes waffles, fresh fruit, pastries, and yogurt. Guests can also enjoy Arabica coffee, tea, and juices.
A fitness center is available to guests of Best Western Northgate. Luggage storage and free parking are provided. Vending machines offer snacks and drinks. A laundromat is also available on-site.
Vancouver Island University is 11 minutes’ drive away. Woodgrove Mall is 1640 ft from Best Western Northgate.Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Hotel Best Western Northgate reviews
Planning your ferry trip from Nanaimo? Stay at Best Western Northgate; rated ★★★★☆ (8.5/10) and is available from CAD $ 340. Best Western Northgate is perfectly situated near the ferry routes, and can be reserved directly through Booking.com.
📍 Address Best Western Northgate
6450 Metral Drive, V9T 2L8, Nanaimo, Canada
FAQ
How much does it cost to take a vehicle on the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay ferry Vancouver crossing?
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Ferry Vancouver
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