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 Nanaimo 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?

Sights like Nanaimo Museum, The Port Theatre, and The Globe Live Studio can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Nanaimo. Bastion and Casino Nanaimo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Nanaimo include Vancouver Island Military Museum, Vancouver Island Conference Centre, and Old City Quarter. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, Queen's and the Queens are also worth a stop.

10 Best Hotels in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo for 2026

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Janet

CA $200 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Joel

CA $213 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Gail

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Marilyne

CA $129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

angus

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

6. Quality Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Shane

CA $195 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Patrick

CA $197 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Maninder

CA $173 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

9. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Peter

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

10. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Nicholas

CA $161 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 16 - Aug 17

11. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jenny

CA $196 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Danielle

CA $166 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

13. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Amy

CA $128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

14. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Nadejda

CA $150 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

15. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Geoffrey

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 19 - Aug 20

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Rana

CA $185 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

17. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Kevin

CA $254 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Anette

CA $199 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

19. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Carmen

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Cristina

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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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.

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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.

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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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Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good

"Friendly staff, good location."

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

8/10 Good

"We were 2 families traveling together and the room size and configuration was perfect. We ended up making our own dinner without issues in the kitchen. It was a little scary at first with the upper bunk beds because they did not have railings, but we adapted. One note to folks who are travelling with heavy luggage: there are no elevators and you will need to take your luggage to the floor you are assigned. We travelled in August so it was warm in the afternoon but the temperature cooled down overnight especially with the fan running throughout so it was actually quite cool by the morning. All and all our two families are pretty happy with the stay."

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our room was spacious and nicely renovated. The view was absolutely amazing… we had a panoramic view of Nanaimo’s harbour. The hotel’s restaurant Minnoz was really good. We had two dinners and a breakfast there. Food and service was great. The staff at the hotel were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location."

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed at the micro while in town for a wedding. everything was great and the staff were very helpful with anything we needed. it was nice to have breakfast included which was very good, our favorite were the sausages! there are outdoor areas for the guests to use that were awesome! a covered area with a bbq and a seating area with a propane fire pit to sit around in the evenings. there was another area with picnic tables and strings of lights around the area, i have never stayed at a hotel that offers all of these things. there is also a pool that we didn't have a chance to use but it is just as wonderful as the rest of the hotel. i recommend the micro to anyone staying on the island, the staff are all very friendly and make you feel welcomed and at home for your stay! Thank you for making our stay such a good experience!"

Hotels in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Quality Inn

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

9. The Spot

10. Harbour Light Motel

11. Buccaneer Inn

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. Departure Bay Motel

14. Diplomat Motel

15. The Bluebird Motel

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

17. Inn On Long Lake

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

19. Best Western Northgate Inn

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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