Downtown Nanaimo Holidays

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Nanaimo

A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.

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.

Protected Nanaimo Harbour and The Georgia Straits, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CAN

Central Nanaimo

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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 Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Deals

Coast Bastion Hotel

11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

NZ$234

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

NZ$244

6 Sept - 7 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)

"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."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

70 Church St Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

NZ$214

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)

"The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for our little family break"

Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

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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 Downtown Nanaimo attractions

Nanaimo Museum

8.2/10 (125 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Nanaimo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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