Title: Nanaimo Vacation Rentals from CA $221: Short-Term Rentals for 2026 | Expedia.ca [Nanaimo Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Nanaimo.dx3908)[Hotels in Nanaimo](https://expedia.ca/Nanaimo-Hotels.d3908.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Nanaimo](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Nanaimo.d3908.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Nanaimo](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Nanaimo.d3908.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Nanaimo Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Nanaimo.d3908.Car-Rental-Guide)[Nanaimo Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Nanaimo.d3908.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![http://www.robertsrulesoftravel.com/nanaimo-natural-gateway/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3908/778f7544-cd0d-4f3f-adb5-5784a9aa78cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Robert Majure # Nanaimo Vacation Rentals - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check prices for these dates Tonight [Dec 24 - Dec 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3908&startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 25 - Dec 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3908&startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3908&startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3908&startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&adults=2&categorySearch=vacation_rentals_option&stay_options_group=vacation_rentals_option&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in [Sign in ](https://expedia.ca/user/signin?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNanaimo-Vacation-Rentals.d3908.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[ Sign up, it's free ](https://expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&+=&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNanaimo-Vacation-Rentals.d3908.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ## Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews ![Departure Bay Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95340000/95332800/95332788/bd519a01_y.jpg) ### Departure Bay Motel 10/10 Excellent "Amazing front desk staff. 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The bathroom spacious in the bedroom what’s perfect as I was the solo traveler in the honeymoon suite" [](https://expedia.ca/Nanaimo-Hotels-The-Bluebird-Motel.h11610691.Hotel-Information) ![Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6200/6178/78bd1a15_y.jpg) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo 10/10 Excellent "The service here was among the best I've experienced. We stayed for just 1 night. I arrived for breakfast 5 minutes after it closed, (door was closed and locked) thinking I still had 5 minutes (because the clock in our room was wrong), I went to the front desk and saw that I was in fact late and was about to just walk away when the staff member asked me what I needed. He walked me to the breakfast room and let me in so I could eat. I thought that was great service." 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No matter the season, there is always something going on in . Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Nanaimo. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your vacation rental stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your vacation rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. 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