Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Nanaimo
Stay near popular Downtown 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 Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Deals
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$284 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$284
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,679 reviews)
"Nicely renovated rooms. Very clean"
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$277 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$277
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Really great location with a beautiful view of the harbour. Parking and check in was really easy."
Reviewed on 12 July 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$261 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$261
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,307 reviews)
"The place is new and clean and well maintained. The room’s comfort and style exceeded my expectations. Great bed, great shower. And super helpful staff."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$178 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$178
21 July - 22 July
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (281 reviews)
"was not aware of no air conditioning. The electric fan provided was not working. good thing there's a fan in the hallway that we grab and replaced the one in our room :)"
Reviewed on 10 July 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$297 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
NZ$297
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,558 reviews)
"Subject: Disappointing Stay – Room Quality and Pricing Issues I recently stayed at your property, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations—especially given the price tag of $360 after taxes. Upon entering the room, I was immediately hit by an overpowering scent from a air freshener ..."
Reviewed on 13 July 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$207 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$207
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,359 reviews)
"Nice clean room, comfortable beds, quite. Just a very pleasant experience."
Reviewed on 14 July 2026
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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.
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
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
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.
