Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Nanaimo
Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$307
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
NZ$355
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$234 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$234
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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$244 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
NZ$244
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
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
The price is NZ$214 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$214
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for our little family break"
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$160 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$160
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$190 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
NZ$190
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,444 reviews)
"Liked the staff. Very helpful and pleasant. Property itself is old and musty. Our room was clean but noisy. Our bathroom was in need of a serious repair. Shower curtain rod was disintegrating, shower stall was old, and the mirror was stained with red spots. Business wise, you’re risking your reputation. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is NZ$306 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$306
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown 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.
Central Nanaimo
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.
