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Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Located a few steps from Nanaimo Museum, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo offers 3-star accommodations in Nanaimo and has a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.

S
Shannon
From
United States
Best hotel in Nanaimo probably, as it’s brand new and very comfy beds, nice decor, and sparkling clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews
Price from
€ 147.61
1 night, 2 adults

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, this Nanaimo hotel features an on-site whiskey and wine bar. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. A fitness center is available for guest use....

M
Marion
From
Australia
This hotel was a little way out of the central city area but it was so delightful. The décor was GRAND and delightful. the entrance had royalty memorabilia and tea memorabilia and comfort laid on. It was beautiful and divine. the room was huge with 2 queen size beds and heaps of room for luggage and a little door which opened up to a small outside seated area off your room. The bathroom had beautiful fresh white towels. We had a room with an accessible shower, eg not a shower over a bath and it was very roomy. the staff were very accommodating. We had a car and car parking was available undercover or outside for free. We were only here for 1 evening and it was very enjoyable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews
Price from
€ 96.29
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Northgate

Hotel in Nanaimo

This Nanaimo hotel offers free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast. A microwave is provided in all guest rooms. Nanaimo town center is 8.1 mi away.

Y
Yelena
From
United States
The room was very comfortable. Good lighting, storage. Excellent beds, pillows. Convenient bathroom. We really enjoyed our stay. The staff is very welcoming. There are a lot of good places to eat or get a take out within walking distance.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Price from
€ 129.20
1 night, 2 adults

Coast Bastion Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

Boasting rooms with ocean or city views, Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo city center is 2 minutes’ walk to shops and restaurants on Harbourfront Walkway. A restaurant is located on site.

J
Jacqueline
From
Switzerland
The rooms and the services met our expectations. very nice view over the bay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 911 reviews
Price from
€ 106.86
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbor and is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal. The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking.

P
Phil
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable room and a great view. We had a good meal in one of the two restaurants and staff were great. A good stop for catching the ferry from either location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 938 reviews
Price from
€ 91.88
1 night, 2 adults

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

This harbor-view Nanaimo hotel, located on Vancouver Island, is about 3.4 miles from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 6.2 miles from the Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

D
David
From
Canada
Clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were fantastic
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
Price from
€ 80.51
1 night, 2 adults

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Located just minutes away from the BC Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo city center, this hotel features a free, deluxe continental breakfast and guestrooms with a balcony. Free WiFi is provided on site.

D
Daniel
From
Slovakia
Good location, had everything we needed, really nice staff :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,259 reviews
Price from
€ 61.50
1 night, 2 adults

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Offering a fitness center, Ramada Nanaimo is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available.

M
Mariana
From
Canada
well located it is a good structure
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews
Price from
€ 105.61
1 night, 2 adults

Entire 2BR Guest House in Quiet Area

Nanaimo

Entire 2BR Guest House in Quiet Area is located in Nanaimo, just 5.1 miles from Nanaimo Museum and 12 miles from Wildplay Element Park.

Y
Yu-Jing
From
Taiwan
The price was reasonable, the host replied quickly, and the place was well-equipped and comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews
Price from
€ 242.29
1 night, 2 adults

The Shearwater House - Panoramic Ocean View Suites

Nanaimo

The Shearwater House - Panoramic Ocean View Suites features a hot tub and air-conditioned accommodations in Nanaimo, 3.9 miles from Nanaimo Bastion.

K
Kent
From
United States
The view was amazing from the room, bathroom and deck
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
€ 116.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Nanaimo

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbor and is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal. The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews

Located 1.9 mi from Vancouver Island University, this Nanaimo, British Columbia motel offers rooms and suites with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Laundry facilities is located on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

Nanaimo Nest offers accommodations in Nanaimo, 1.7 miles from Nanaimo Bastion and 1.8 miles from Newcastle Island Marine Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,259 reviews

Located just minutes away from the BC Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo city center, this hotel features a free, deluxe continental breakfast and guestrooms with a balcony. Free WiFi is provided on site.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

Offering a fitness center, Ramada Nanaimo is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 552 reviews

This Nanaimo property is located 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. An on-site restaurant is available. Free Wi-Fi is included.

The Spot

Hotel in Nanaimo
Central location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 627 reviews

Located in Vancouver’s Harbor City, The Spot offers free WiFi and is within walking distance to a coin-operated launderette. This property is a 0.9 mi drive from Nanaimo city center.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 228 reviews

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, Bluebird Motel is centrally located in Nanaimo. A microwave and a refrigerator are provided in each room. Free WiFi is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 840 reviews

Featuring free WiFi, Departure Bay Motel is located in Nanaimo, 1.2 mi from Nanaimo Bastion. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

Providing free Wifi, private parking, and a garden, the recently renovated property Hammond bay planta house offers rooms in Nanaimo, 4.2 miles from Nanaimo Bastion and 4.2 miles from Newcastle Island...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews

Located in Gabriola, The Surf Lodge and Pub provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a private beach area, a terrace and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Just a 18-minute walk from Nanaimo Bastion and 0.9 miles from Newcastle Island Marine Park, Campbell Cottage B&B features accommodations in Nanaimo, with a terrace and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

Just a 13-minute walk from Nanaimo Museum and 0.8 miles from Nanaimo Bastion, Luxury Penthouse Downtown Nanaimo features accommodations in Nanaimo with a casino.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

Offering a garden and barbecue facilities, AnnArthur Guest House in Nanaimo is close to Newcastle Island Marine Park and Nanaimo Museum.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 52 reviews

Located in Nanaimo, 1.5 miles from Nanaimo Museum, Cold Moon Inn has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Fair - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews

Located within a 3-minute walk of Nanaimo Bastion and 500 yards of Newcastle Island Marine Park, The Waterfront Suites and Marina has rooms in Nanaimo.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 81 reviews

Featuring a shared lounge, Gabriola Central B&B provides accommodations in Gabriola. With garden views, this accommodation features a balcony.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Brookside Falls is a recently renovated guest house in Nanaimo where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities. A hot tub and a bicycle rental service are available for guests.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

2-Bedroom Private Suite near VIU offers accommodations in Nanaimo, 6.3 miles from Wildplay Element Park and 2.6 miles from Petroglyph Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

A Cozy Family get away suite in South Nanaimo offers accommodations in Nanaimo, 2.6 miles from Nanaimo Museum and 3.4 miles from Nanaimo Bastion.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

The Owls Nest at Westwood Lake is located in Nanaimo, just 3.2 miles from Nanaimo Museum and 3.5 miles from Nanaimo Bastion.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews

A recently renovated apartment, Wellington House offers accommodation in Nanaimo. This apartment provides free private parking, private check-in and check-out, and free Wifi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews

The Shearwater House - Panoramic Ocean View Suites features a hot tub and air-conditioned accommodations in Nanaimo, 3.9 miles from Nanaimo Bastion.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

Offering a garden, Ocean View Self-Contained Studio Suite, Near Ferry in Quiet Forested Area offers accommodations in Nanaimo.

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What Guests Said About Nanaimo:

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Loved Neck Point Park and Pipers Lagoon, some people even...

Loved Neck Point Park and Pipers Lagoon, some people even had whale sightings! Nori sushi is really good, and the Nanaimo Bars are sumptuous! Cathedral Grove is an amazing wonder of nature, and we really enjoyed visiting nearby towns like Coombs and Qualicum Beach.
Guest review byAnonymous
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Lots of restaurants and good location to access the rest of...

Lots of restaurants and good location to access the rest of the island. Good location for service from BC Ferries. Enjoyed meals at The Breakfast Nook, Smitty's, Flamez, and Chinese takeout from Yangs as our meal for 4 provided us 2 more meals in leftovers! It is true that the best Nanaimo Bars are from Red's Bakery. Extremely good!
Guest review byCunningham
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Why did I wait so long to discover Nanaimo!?!

Why did I wait so long to discover Nanaimo!?! I was so wrong in my misconceptions about Nanaimo. What an amazing place! There is so much to do in or around Nanaimo it has become me defacto home base when touring southern Vancouver Island. If it's not in Nanaimo, it's probably a short drive from there. Even Victoria is only 90 minutes away and hotels in Nanaimo are almost half the price.
Guest review byLacasse
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

Lovely coffee shops and seaside park.

Lovely coffee shops and seaside park. But using a car and disabled it was difficult to find car route to seaside. We found 2 hour free parking available near The Vault restaurant and cafe with its excellent food and fun atmosphere. The map on my phone helped a lot. Asteras Greek restaurant has fabulous food and great service. You can access a side door rather than using stairway. It is popular so be sure to reserve.
Guest review byMyrna
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

We loved taking the little ferry to the floating Dinghy Dock...

We loved taking the little ferry to the floating Dinghy Dock pub for dinner. We were delighted by the Night Market....charming. We were disappointed by the Petroglyph Park...shocked to see so many of the rocks defaced by modern graffiti, But we enjoyed Englishman River Falls and Coombs. We took the Hullo ferry to Vancouver which was excellent.
Guest review byDiana
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10

First impressions: Great little town with a lot to see.

First impressions: Great little town with a lot to see. We would have liked to have spent a bit more time there to really explore the harbour, seafront and the town itself. Unfortunately our timetable was too tight. Would love to visit again.
Guest review byJemW58
United Kingdom

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 606 reviews
This is a gorgeous well established hotel located in a central area of Nanaimo. The bedroom and en-suite bathroom were generous in size. We were pleasantly surprised to find a small balcony off our suite and a fireplace in the sitting area of the living space. The bathrobes provided by the hotel were absolutely luxurious. The staff that we met had a wealth of experience in the industry, cordial and helpful.
Guest review byCherissa
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Wonderful quiet cottage on the lake with such a pretty view. Great size for up to 4 people. Having laundry is a bonus when traveling. Easy access and close enough to Nanaimo and area for exploring. Main bedroom is only a double bed. Second bedroom has a twin bed and trundle. Okay for kids, but may be a problem for an adult. Kitchen is basically stocked for everyday needs.
Guest review byKelly
Canada
From € 162.15 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 911 reviews
the location - I travelled from Vancouver to Nanaimo by sea plane and it was less than a 5 min walk to the hotel when we arrived. It's very close to many shops, restaurants and transport
Guest review byLeanne
Canada
From € 118.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,259 reviews
The hotel is located close to the city center of Nanaimo (15min by foot) which was ideal for us. If you are searching for a simple accomodation, this hotel is well suited.
Guest review byStefan Maximilian
Germany
From € 150.08 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 937 reviews
Fabulous view over the harbour watching the sea planes. Very comfortable bed. Ideal location for waterfront walk and restaurants.
Guest review byElizabeth
United Kingdom

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