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Our top choices for Protection Island hotels

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Protection Island
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,908 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Would definitely stay here again. Convenient location & tons of stuff in walking distance with beautiful views."
United States
Katelyn
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Protection Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2 km from Protection Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,374 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

4. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
2.4 km from Protection Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Protection Island
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Protection Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,537 reviews)
"Clean room/breakfast was good/staff very friendly all and all very good stay."
Canada
Robert J
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2 km from Protection Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,055 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

8. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Protection Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (881 reviews)
"As always, staying at The Spot in Nanaimo was a wonderful experience. The place was super clean and well-stocked, and the staff were as lovely as ever."
Canada
Nadin
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
The Spot
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

9. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Protection Island
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Protection Island
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

11. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
2.8 km from Protection Island
7.2 out of 10, Good, (562 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Diplomat Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2 km from Protection Island
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good rooms and good rates"
Canada
Sheldon
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

13. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Protection Island
7.0 out of 10, Good, (855 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
10.7 km from Protection Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
19 km from Protection Island
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,341 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and property."
Canada
Sean
The price is NZ$283
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

16. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
8.6 km from Protection Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,121 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
5.6 km from Protection Island
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

18. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
6.5 km from Protection Island
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
8.6 km from Protection Island
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.7 km from Protection Island
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,546 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Compare top hotels near Protection Island

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Protection Island
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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Protection Island
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A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2 km from Protection Island
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A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

2.5 star property
2.4 km from Protection Island
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A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Protection Island
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9.4
Exceptional
1,908 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,374 reviews
8.8
Excellent
1,003 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,002 reviews
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
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  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
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  • No Spa
  • No Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking

Top Protection Island Hotel Reviews

The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Kimberly 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
The Spot

Other attractions near Protection Island

A calm river with a wooden dock, a pathway along the riverbank, and buildings in the background.
Photo by Andrew Levi
Open Photo by Andrew Levi

Maffeo Sutton Park

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Protection Island?
Protection Island is located in Nanaimo. This walkable area is known for its beautiful island views and hiking. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay close to Protection Island?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Protection Island. Other good options within a few miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Protection Island?
Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Protection Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Protection Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near Protection Island.
What can I see and do near Protection Island?
Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Local parks like Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.