A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

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

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,912 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

2. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,378 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,547 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay. The staff was Very welcoming. Rooms were very comfortable."
Canada
Stuti
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

6. 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, (1,060 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is €93
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

7. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

8. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

9. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, great staff, quiet"
Canada
Robert
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

10. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
The Spot
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

11. 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, (1,549 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

13. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (815 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Departure Bay Motel
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

14. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,125 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

15. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent location to downtown"
Canada
Jayda
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is €105
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

17. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (562 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Diplomat Motel
A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.

18. 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, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

19. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

20. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (857 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
21 Nov - 22 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
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Compare top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

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

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
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A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
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A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
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9.4
Exceptional
1,912 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,378 reviews
7.8
Good
298 reviews
8.2
Very good
1,547 reviews
The price is €123
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The price is €111
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • Yes, Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • Yes, Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

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.

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

8/10 Good
"Great stay, beautiful view. The Grotto spa was very relaxing, and the chef tapas at the Tree Top restaurant was top notch. The food was amazing."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

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 Nanaimo 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?
Sights like Nanaimo Museum, The Port Theatre and Nanaimo Art Gallery can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Nanaimo. Bastion and Casino Nanaimo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Nanaimo include Nanaimo Boat Basin, Dallas Square Cenotaph and Vancouver Island Military Museum. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre are also worth a stop.