Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Nanaimo
Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
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
Our pick of the best Central Nanaimo Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$172 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$172
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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
The price is NZ$216 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
NZ$216
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
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
The price is NZ$132 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$132
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy a garden, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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
Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$132 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$132
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (760 reviews)
"This Motel was on the money for a low budget hotel. The room was not large but we were comfortable and the room was clean. It was really convenient for an early trip on the BC ferries"
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026
Buccaneer Inn
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$155 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$155
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Had bed bugs , when we check-in at front desk informed us no hot water for bathing ."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
The Spot
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$132 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$132
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (845 reviews)
"The room itself was great and clean, but the hotel is right by a busy street that stayed busy all night long. Opening a window would have been ok if the street was not so noisy. However it is conveniently close to the ferry departure bay."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Nanaimo
Find the best Central Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nanaimo
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.
