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, Nanaimo Art Gallery and The Port Theatre 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 Dallas Square Cenotaph, Nanaimo Boat Basin 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.

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Catherine

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Courtney

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Manvir

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Abril Guadalupe

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Ujagar

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

angus

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

7. Quality Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Christine

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

8. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Ron

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

9. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Shelli

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

10. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jenny

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jill

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Danielle

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

13. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

David

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

14. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Lyndel

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

15. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Balneet

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Anette

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Michael

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

18. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Elizabeth

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Rex

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Robert

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Departure Bay

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Central Nanaimo

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

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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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Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Good. If you want something easy to book without having to think too much about everything this is a great option. Very clean, which was a huge plus. A little bit overpriced but location is really great and the parking is less than 10 dollars a day which isn’t too bad at all for downtown."

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, which I appreciate. Had a great view of the lake from my room. It was a typical hotel room so you could hear your neighbours above you. Bed was comfortable but was squeaky. Overall it was a good stay. No restaurant in the hotel so had to find other places to eat if you don’t want the continental breakfast."

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Stay in Nanaimo! We had a wonderful time staying here with the family! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we checked in, making us feel right at home for our whole trip. Housekeeping cleaned our rooms every day, which was such a nice touch and made things so much easier while traveling with kids. Breakfast was included and delicious — a great way to fuel up before a day of exploring. The location was perfect too, just a short trip from a great crabbing spot, so we got to spend an afternoon out on the water catching crabs, which was a highlight of the trip! Overall, a clean, comfortable hotel with genuinely kind staff and a super convenient location. Highly recommend for families visiting Nanaimo — we'll definitely be back!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Quality Inn

8. Harbour Light Motel

9. The Spot

10. Buccaneer Inn

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. Departure Bay Motel

14. Diplomat Motel

15. Inn On Long Lake

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

18. Best Western Northgate Inn

19. The Bluebird Motel

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

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Stephenson Point

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