What's it like in Central Nanaimo?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Nanaimo's Central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park as part of your Central Nanaimo travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Central Nanaimo?

Based on our traveller data, Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Nanaimo. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo and The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Nanaimo?

If you're searching for places to stay in Nanaimo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Central Nanaimo hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Nanaimo.

What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?

Maffeo Sutton Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Nanaimo. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo

Jenny

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

2. The Spot

Central Nanaimo

Shelli

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Patrick

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

angus

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

5. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo

David

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo

Rex

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Central Nanaimo

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

9. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Central Nanaimo

Richard

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Central Nanaimo

Courtney

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

11. Quality Inn

2.7 km from Central Nanaimo

Shane

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

5.9 km from Central Nanaimo

Linda

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

4.3 km from Central Nanaimo

Jill

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

14. Harbour Light Motel

3.4 km from Central Nanaimo

Kellan

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

15. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

4.6 km from Central Nanaimo

Anette

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

16. Inn On Long Lake

5.8 km from Central Nanaimo

Kevin

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

17. Diplomat Motel

3.6 km from Central Nanaimo

Nadejda

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

20.3 km from Central Nanaimo

Cristina

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

19. Best Western Northgate Inn

8.1 km from Central Nanaimo

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

20. Holiday House Motel

23.4 km from Central Nanaimo

Mariz Jessa

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in Central Nanaimo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 985 reviews	View
The Spot	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 823 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,019 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,433 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 730 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Find the best Central Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Departure Bay

If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

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Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We didn’t properly ‘empty’ the safe and left our passports which I didn’t realize for 2 days. Sofia and Jayne were extremely helpful in retrieving them and organizing a courier service to get them to us at our next destination. Above and beyond helpful."

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

8/10 Good

"i want to give 5 stars but i was in room 214 and it might not bother everyone as it didnt bother my wife she thinks im crazy, but in rooms 210-214 your ocean view is a little obstructed by the roof of the restaurant. Again might not bother everyone as its still a large view of the ocean, but as someone who cant afford ocean view every trip I was just expecting/hoping for more. Staff was very friendly hotel was clean, food was great and waitstaff was great too"

Buccaneer Inn

8/10 Good

"On the positive, mattresses were comfortable and made very nicely. Kitchen well equipped. On the less positive, If you are a light sleeper, don't select the bedroom facing the street, feels like cars are driving by in the same room. We had 5 guests but the dining room offered only 3 chairs. I wouldn't recommend turning on the fans, as the top of the blades were very dusty. Housekeeping only does surface cleaning. Pleasant stay overall. Would recommend to others."

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Our top choices for Central Nanaimo hotels

1. Buccaneer Inn

2. The Spot

3. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Departure Bay Motel

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

7. The Bluebird Motel

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

9. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

11. Quality Inn

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

14. Harbour Light Motel

15. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

16. Inn On Long Lake

17. Diplomat Motel

18. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

19. Best Western Northgate Inn

20. Holiday House Motel

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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Downtown Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

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