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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, (1,889 reviews)
The price is NZ$228
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,380 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is NZ$220
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,009 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

5. 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, (1,073 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

6. 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, (1,521 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

7. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

8. 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, (1,534 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Days Inn 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.

9. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
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, (862 reviews)
"Good stay."
Canada
Jason
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Spot
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

11. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"All round a first class place to stay."
Canada
david
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

12. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
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, (796 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay"
Canada
Kasey
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 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, (1,115 reviews)
"Stayed here for a place to rest our heads for an overnight, but after seeing how lovely it is to stay here we are planning to come back for longer so we can enjoy it properly!"
Canada
Sage
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

16. 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)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

17. 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, (351 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is NZ$212
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

18. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (557 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (851 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

20. 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 NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
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Our guide on 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.

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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 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.