2025 – NWR Convention

2025 Northwest Region Convention
September 5 – 7, 2025

The Northwest Region FRA and FRA Auxiliary 2025 convention will be at the Best Western Plus Hotel & Convention Center, 33175 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.  Oak Harbor is located on Whidbey Island in Washington State. Home to NAS Whidbey Island and Fleet Reserve Association Branch 97.

Room Rates: Group Rates apply to both Best Western Plus, and Candlewood Suites, which both have walking distance access to the Convention Center.  Rates are good for September 4 to September 7, 2025.

DO NOT book online or you will not get the convention rate.  Reservations are available on a first-come, first-serve basis only.  Guests are encouraged to book early!  Group Rates will not be available after September 4, 2025.

Best Western Plus:  Standard Double Queen Room; or Standard King Room: $185 per night plus 9% sales tax and 2% lodging tax. Reservations: Call 360-679-4567 and mention the group name Fleet Reserve Association to get the above rate.

Guest Amenities

Continental Breakfast *     Guest Laundry         Free Parking            Pet fee of $40/night
Internet Access                    Business Center      Exercise Room         Outdoor Pool/Hot Tub
In-room Fridge / Microwave / Coffee Services / Iron/ Ironing Board / Hairdryers
* NOTE:   Continental Breakfast is NOT available at the Candlewood Suites rooms
(they have kitchenettes).

Candlewood Suites:  One-bedroom Queen Suite w/Kitchenette:  $240 per night plus 9% sales tax and 2% lodging tax.  Reservations: Call 360-279-2222 and mention the group name Fleet Reserve Association to get the above rate. DO NOT book online or you will not get the convention rate.

2025 NWR Convention Letter #1