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Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
The current price is $168
$142 nightly
$168 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11

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2080 Highway #61, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B5E3
  • Place, Thunder Bay Tournament Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kamview Nordic Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehead University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a television.

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Chair, Work Desk, Wi-Fi, Microwave And Refrigerator, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Pet Friendly Room, Ground Floor, Wi-Fi, Coffee Maker, Flat Screen Television, Full Breakfast

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk with chair, and two framed pictures on the wall.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a wooden dresser, two chairs, a table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a TV, and a window with a view of a green landscape.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a chair, and a small wooden nightstand.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a telephone, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of greenery.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

  • Thunder Bay Tournament Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kamview Nordic Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fort William Historical Park - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Lakehead University - 12 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Robin's Donuts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nomad - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre offers 89 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart 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 Smart 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. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

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; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property on arrival, 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 night (maximum CAD 100.00 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

American ExpressDiners ClubDiscoverMastercardVisa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25.00 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 100.00 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, a fire extinguisher, 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

Best Western Plus Nor'wester Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 456 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 764 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place to stay in Thunder Bay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodations! On site restaurant was excellent. Very helpful staff 😎
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the grounds and walking trail
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Very friendly staff. The food was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and secluded property. Solid breakfast in the morning. Nice views around the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel. A little outside of thunder Bay, but well worth the stay at the base of the mountains. Our room was large and clean. Enjoyed the access to the outside through a patio door. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, food and staff were wonderful. Very well maintained. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff for wonderful. The room was comfortable, and there was a huge area for the dogs to run.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nasr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying at this location. Excellent scenery, location and staff. Dining room staff always outgoing, cheerful and provide excellent service. Will return next year on our next trip
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes good breakfast and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

jeramie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've been going there for years, and I love how it's at the bottom of the mountains and the hotel itself is lodgy. Restaurant is great and the free breakfast is a sweet deal!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was closed during our stay but looks nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

The hotel was clean quiet and in a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was really clean, the staff was really helpful when we needed them, the breakfast wasn’t perfect but still pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Standard room easy checkin. I have stayed before and would recommend as a go to place. The restaurant was priced well and had plenty of options. Book ahead for the best rates.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely view and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everyone was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lance

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes and delicious
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good excerise facilities and great breakfast. When we arrived the male staff at the desk did not acknowledge us. He knew we were there but continued to work on his computer. He did not receive us well after that. Otherwise the room was good and clean and the bed was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

seokwoo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff, clean room, nice view! It’s perfect place to me!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good,grandkids enjoyed themselves
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room and wonderful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025