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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,640 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is CA $207
CA $240 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Coast Bastion Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Kristi
The price is CA $183
CA $213 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,289 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is CA $193
CA $223 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (279 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is CA $122
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast

Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
30.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"Hostess is so helpful and the breakfast is truly outstanding."
Canada
Thomas
The price is CA $225
CA $259 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (659 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is CA $134
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Departure Bay Motel

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (331 reviews)
"This was the perfect place for our staying at Nanaimo. It was close to parks for walking in, very quiet and spacious, and the view was spectacular! We loved our stay here."
United States
Wendy
The price is CA $190
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 4 - Jul 5
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (933 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is CA $179
CA $208 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Buccaneer Inn

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
18 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,301 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is CA $188
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
28.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (221 reviews)
"Parking was excellent, the rooms are very comfortable and exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back . "
Canada
Amy
The price is CA $139
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Arbutus Grove Motel

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is CA $169
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Quality Inn

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (775 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is CA $140
CA $174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7
The Spot

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
21.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (272 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is CA $188
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Holiday House Motel

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is CA $127
CA $148 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Harbour Light Motel

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,068 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is CA $259
CA $300 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Inn On Long Lake

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is CA $185
CA $214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
28.7 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is CA $371
CA $427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,540 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub as well. The attached restaurant was a bonus and was very good as well. We would stay there again!"
Canada
Lori
The price is CA $169
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,330 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is CA $143
CA $165 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (894 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is CA $107
CA $124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Nanaimo
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Departure Bay

While visiting Departure Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Central Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Nanaimo like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Nanaimo's Downtown Nanaimo neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum as part of your Downtown Nanaimo travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Nanaimo?
Based on our traveler data, Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Nanaimo. This hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other good options for your stay in the area include Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo and Best Western Dorchester Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Nanaimo?
When you want to find places to stay in Nanaimo, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Nanaimo.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Nanaimo.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Nanaimo?
Bastion, Vancouver Island Military Museum, and Nanaimo Museum are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown Nanaimo. Casino Nanaimo and Maffeo Sutton Park are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Nanaimo include The Port Theatre, The Globe Live Studio, and Vancouver Island Conference Centre. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, Old City Quarter and Queen's are also worth a stop.