Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street, V9R 6E4 Nanaimo, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 1073 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
For the price, this was our best stay on Vancouver Island. The bed, the bathroom, the balcony and the room were fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.

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. All rooms offer a flat-screen TV and a free WiFi . Select rooms offer the comfort of bathrobes and a refrigerator. Featuring bay windows, on-site Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge showcases views of Nanaimo Harbor. The Coast Bastion Inn has an on-site fitness room. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is just 2.1 mi from this hotel. Nanaimo Aquatic Center is 4 minutes’ drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Coast Bastion Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 13, 2012- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
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See what guests loved the most:
- Shawna
United States of America
“For the price, this was our best stay on Vancouver Island. The bed, the bathroom, the balcony and the room were fantastic. Would definitely stay here again.” - David
United States of America
“I was in town to collect my boat off of a freighter, my room had a view of the harbor which was perfect. I had a few delays and needed to arrange for a late check-out, the staff made it easy without any hassle. The place was super clean, quiet...” - Carole
Canada
“Everything was top notch, especially the staff. The breakfast staff were friendly and efficient and remembered what kind of tea I preferred. Their service was on a par with any five star hotel. All the check in staff were friendly, courteous and...” - Karen
Canada
“Right next to the downtown with lots of shopping and cafes” - Carmen
Canada
“Such friendly all round from front desk to restaurant. View was exception within walking distance to old quarter and quays. Great bright and sunny gym.” - Terrance
Canada
“I both love and hated location on one hand great view and close to lots of stuff on the other hand it’s pretty close to down town” - Amanda
Canada
“The staff was great. They locked our bikes in a secure room.” - Leslie
Canada
“The hotel staff were friendly and made you feel at home. Loved our room very clean and had great view of the harbour. Would definitely return!” - Lone
Denmark
“Thank you for a wonderfull stay. Fantastic place - nice staff and helpfull. Beutifull service. We look forward to come back later in august.” - Adrian
United States of America
“Loved the location, Concierge was very informative concerning restaurants and local activities.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you offer a room with a jacuzzi?
We have 4 rooms with soaker tubs.Answered on 20 July 2020Is there a jacuzzi room?
Yes we have rooms with jacuzzi tubs, these rooms need to be booked directly through the hotelAnswered on 29 October 2021Does the hotel allow small dogs?
Yes we do. We love pets in the hotel. There is a $20 pet fee per night.Answered on 3 November 2020is there car parking for customers
We share the connecting parkade with the City, Port Theatre and bank. Parking is $9.00 for 24 hours. Please check in at the front desk before parking ..Answered on 27 October 2020Your place looks amazing from the reviews and photos. Can you tell me more about the parking? Is it safe? Is it undercover? Is it next to the hotel?
Thank you for your message. Our parking is in a public parkade, underground, height of 6'6", and is $9 + tax per 24 hours. The parkade is patrolled,..Answered on 19 May 2022Wish two queen beds and room for handicapped persons
We have accessible rooms with one queen bed or with 2 double beds.Answered on 6 March 2020- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Minnoz
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast
Amenities of Coast Bastion HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.4
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Linens
- City view
- Ocean view
- View
- Sun deck
- Balcony
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safe
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Fitness center
- English
- Finnish
- French
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 73.98USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Coast Bastion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Minnoz: Closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Bar is closed from Tue, Mar 30, 2021 until Fri, Apr 30, 2021
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about 73.98USD. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Coast Bastion Hotel
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The prices at Coast Bastion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Coast Bastion Hotel include:
- Family
- Double
- Suite
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Guests staying at Coast Bastion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- American
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Coast Bastion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Happy hour
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Yes, Coast Bastion Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Check-in at Coast Bastion Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Coast Bastion Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Coast Bastion Hotel is 1,300 feet from the center of Nanaimo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Coast Bastion Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Minnoz