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Our top choices for Nanaimo family-friendly hotels

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

1. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
  • Coastal family retreats just steps from the beach, with free breakfast and comfy beds for all ages to enjoy perfect holiday rest.
€76
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

2. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo
€114
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo
€110
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott 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.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
Room

4. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo
€77
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
Nanaimo
  • Welcoming kid-friendly haven just minutes from adventure, featuring complimentary cots and aquatic fun nearby.
€98
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

6. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo
€101
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
€108
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.
A room with a large bay window offering a view of a lake, a tree, and distant mountains.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through a large window.
A bedroom with a bed, a painting, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

8. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Nanaimo
€105
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story resort with outdoor dining areas, string lights, and a sign indicating it's a beach club.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.
A beach with multiple sandbars and people enjoying the water.

9. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
  • Beachfront family fun with indoor pool, bikes, and games—kids explore the sand while parents relax with ocean views.
€136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
THE Beach Club Resort
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

10. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
€126
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Nanaimo

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Nanaimo

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.
A beach with multiple sandbars and people enjoying the water.
A restaurant with multiple tables, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view.

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
€136
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
THE Beach Club Resort
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
€100
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
€153
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A lobby with stone walls, two black chairs, a small table with a vase, and a reception area in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a parking lot with cars.

Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
€143
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Qualicum Beach Inn
A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table overlooking a salt flat with distant mountains.
A modern kitchen with a large island, sliding glass doors to a patio, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.
A family walking along a beach with a row of houses in the background.

Ocean Sands Resort

Ocean Sands Resort
Parksville
€128
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ocean Sands Resort
A deli case with various food items including sandwiches, pastries, and dairy products.
City view from property
A wooden deck with a grill, two chairs, and a table.
Exterior

Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
Qualicum Beach
€102
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Riverside Resort & RV Park
A restaurant with a wooden exterior, a gravel pathway leading to the entrance, and a garden with plants and a wooden fence.
Living area
A beach with clear water and a distant island.
An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, metal railings, and tiled flooring.

Pool & hot-tub, Peaceful & Immaculate

Pool & hot-tub, Peaceful & Immaculate
Parksville
€393
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Pool & hot-tub, Peaceful & Immaculate
Cozy up by the fire!
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, and a built-in washer and dryer.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a sunlit room with blue walls, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A beach with gentle waves and distant mountains.

Impeccable Oceanside Village Retreat!

Impeccable Oceanside Village Retreat!
Parksville
€388
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Impeccable Oceanside Village Retreat!
A backyard with a swimming pool, a hot tub, and a view of the ocean.
A dining area with a large table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A sunlit outdoor seating area with a view of the sea, featuring wicker furniture and a glass balustrade.
ocean view kitchen with extended seating area and dining table seats 12.

Oceanfront Gated Villa with pool & Hot tub in Nanaimo

Oceanfront Gated Villa with pool & Hot tub in Nanaimo
Nanaimo
€1,223
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Oceanfront Gated Villa with pool & Hot tub in Nanaimo
Bright, open living area perfect for family time
Living area with gas hearth (alternate view)
A beach with clear water and distant mountains.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a sunlit room with blue walls, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Cozy Parksville Retreat Near the Beach!

Cozy Parksville Retreat Near the Beach!
Parksville
€404
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Cozy Parksville Retreat Near the Beach!
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
€76
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
€108
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
€126
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
€100
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
€153
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great Stay! Very Clean! Staff was very helpful!"
Amy 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you. We are group of 8 and we had a wonderful rest with 3 kids. Thanks a lot."
Ann Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Buccaneer Inn
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good
"Good place to stay when looking to take in the Nanaimo Riviera. Walk to any number of restaurants, shops, venues, etc. Across the street from the waterfront and walking trails. Older building, but nicely taken care of and bed was comfy. We had a Queen Courtyard. Bit cramped for a long stay, but fine for a couple nights. Recommend any of the King rooms for longer stays."
Lorne 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Frequently asked questions

What's Nanaimo like for family-friendly holidays?
The walkable destination of Nanaimo is a great choice if you've been considering a holiday with the children. The boating, excursions and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Take to the air and fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is the closest airport, or Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Nanaimo?
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is a hotel with free parking and free breakfast, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo and Quality Inn.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Nanaimo?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 226 mm of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Nanaimo?
While you and your family are visiting Nanaimo, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Duke Point Ferry Terminal and Frank Crane Arena.