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Nanaimo Hotel Guide. Hotels in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo, Canada

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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, (1,645 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is €154
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Kristi
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,290 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 €90
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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 €160
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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, (660 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is €90
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €136
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €116
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €134
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
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 €142
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €122
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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 €114
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Spot

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
21.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (273 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €91
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €167
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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, (1,009 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 €270
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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, (1,541 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 €129
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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, (1,331 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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, (895 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is €74
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

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

Departure Bay

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

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

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 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 neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum as part of your Downtown Nanaimo travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Nanaimo?
Based on our traveller 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 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 accommodation options in Downtown Nanaimo.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available 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 neighbourhood. 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.