Central Nanaimo Holidays
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Nanaimo
Find the best Central Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Nanaimo
Departure Bay
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nanaimo
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum 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.
Our pick of the best Central Nanaimo Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
NZ$172
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,488 reviews)
"On the morning of checkout, at around 9 am, two men who apparently work for the hotel knocked on the door while my partner was just getting out of the shower. She said to me, I'm not answering that I'm only wearing a towel and before I could even stand up the two men unlocked the door and attempted ..."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$216
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,045 reviews)
"Breakfast was great... no hashbrowns though. Room was clean staff was great"
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
NZ$132
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The parking lot is terrible, very hard to move. The highway next door is so loud you think you're going to get run over. Man on front desk was helpful. Not even a Phone in the room"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Bowen Park
Bowen Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Chinese Memorial Gardens Park
After visiting Chinese Memorial Gardens Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo.
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$284
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$284
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
NZ$350
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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