Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Nanaimo
Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$310
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
NZ$355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$310
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$205 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$205
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$300 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$300
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very good to stay here for a long stay, close to everything and staff are very polite and helpful plus friendly. All in all it was a very nice place to stay, highly recommended."
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$202 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$202
19 July - 20 July
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! (686 reviews)
"Obviously reviews are filtered and not very accurate. Convenient location and the exterior of the property was inviting. The room was filthy, probably change the sheets and towels but that is it. Place needs a serious overhaul."
Reviewed on 16 July 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$180 per night from 23 July to 24 July
NZ$180
23 July - 24 July
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 ...
The Spot
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$239 per night from 22 July to 23 July
NZ$239
22 July - 23 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (792 reviews)
"Easy and quick response with guest services. The room was nice and clean. The air conditioning was on when I arrived which was very welcomed on a warm evening. It was a cozy room and beautiful bathroom. I would have liked to have a mattress topper for added plushness to the bed, but I still slept ..."
Reviewed on 15 July 2026
Buccaneer Inn
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$215 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$215
19 July - 20 July
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (956 reviews)
"Lovely, spacious suite with full kitchen. Bed was nice and firm. Convenient location."
Reviewed on 16 July 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.
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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 Vancouver Island Military 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.
