Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Nanaimo
Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$312
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$312
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Deals
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$228 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
NZ$228
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$220 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$220
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$221 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$221
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"Love this location and the staff is always so nice and helpful! On site restaurants and the Fig Love store attached never disappoint. We will be back again."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$178 per night from 13 Nov to 14 Nov
NZ$178
13 Nov - 14 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is NZ$277 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$277
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,357 reviews)
"Pool breakfast - such a hit for our kids!"
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is NZ$372 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$372
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful setting full of tall trees by the ocean makes it feel like we're "glamping". Amazingly close to nature/ocean front parks such as Madrona Park at Nanoose Bay, cathedral Grove at MacMillan Park and Coombs Market. Not to mention what a great walk on the ocean floor when it's low tide. Feels ..."
Reviewed on 11 Oct 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 Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Central Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.
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.
