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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

3.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Lobby
Lobby
Ballroom
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free airport shuttle
$188
$159 nightly
$188 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13

Explore the area

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2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Place, Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort William Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Loch Lomond Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (2nd Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Living Room;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (2nd Floor;with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ground Floor (Living Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Pet Friendly Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 3

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Flat Screen Television, Microwave and Refrigerator, Fireplace, Balcony, SPA Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Fireplace, Sofabed, Microwave and Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 3

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Wet Bar, Microwave and Refrigerator, Spacious Living Quarters, Sofabed

  • Sleeps 3

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Suite

  • Sleeps 5

King Suite with Fireplace

  • Sleeps 2

Spa King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Thunder Bay

Located in Thunder Bay, Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre is within a 10-minute drive of Loch Lomond Ski Area and Fort William Historical Park. .This hotel is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Fort William Gardens and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre.

What's nearby

  • Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village - 3 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Fort William Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Loch Lomond Ski Area - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Fort William Historical Park - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 12 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Neebing Roadhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Norteños Taqueria - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel with free breakfast, near Loch Lomond Ski Area
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers 89 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 89 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a ballroom.
Enjoy American cuisine at Cliffhanger, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Thunder Bay? This hotel has 8968 square feet (833 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast. An additional breakfast (subject to charges) is served daily.
Cliffhanger - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cliffhanger

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 8,968 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented at the time of check-in and must belong to one of the travelling party. Guests who plan to pay for other guests' stay must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Hotel Thunder Bay
BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor'Wester Thunder Bay
Nor'Wester Hotel
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel Conference Centre
Plus Nor'wester & Conference
Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel

Reviews

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 639 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 639 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 639 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 639 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 639 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant is very good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love the stay at this hotel… The view from my room was absolutely beautiful when I showed up. Expedia failed to put a note about pet friendly however they accommodated me immediately and gave me one of their rooms that wasn’t usually pet friendly. The amenities were close by the restaurant was delicious. They give you a breakfast voucher for a full dine breakfast. I had their French onion soup tacos, and a Long Island iced tea, which was delicious washroom was immaculately clean the room was super comfortable. The bed was super comfortable. I would definitely recommend this to everybody.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, super dog friendly! All staff was helpful and accommodating. Leona at the restaurant was lovely to deal with! Good food, nice room. Excellent stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

Family stay

I’ve really enjoyed my stay. I love the scenery, it’s beautiful. One thing I’m wondering why is there no smoking on the balcony’s ?? I am here because my and I
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

don, Golden Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of Mount McKay, with sunset behind us at the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haochen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

The Wedding.

I attended a friend’s wedding and the venue was amazing. The staff were friendly and helpful. The dining room staff were very accommodating and fun was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

8/10 Good

Desaray

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Great stay!!!

Great resort hotel- defintely would stay again hands down. Comfortable beds, clean, fantastic views, nice patio, great restaurant & food!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, quiet location on the edge of Thunderbay. Clean, comfortable, great hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a safe, quite and clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

LEONARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bathroom was so small
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Johnathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenery, and the facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast was included. There was also a great restaurant across the street. Good hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Think this was one of the last motels with available rooms. Nice amenities and all but would have been expensive at half the price!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Nice place, good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025