Where to stay in Central Nanaimo
Find the best Central Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Nanaimo
Departure Bay
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Nanaimo
2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum 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.
Top hotels in Central Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
1.917.507 ₫
2.224.307 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,511 reviews)
"Great stay"
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
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2.713.133 ₫
3.147.234 ₫ total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,053 reviews)
"Wasn’t quite what I had hoped. Lobby signs and barriers are off-putting and suggest security issues. Lobby wreaked of disinfectant; upstairs was fine, thank goodness. Carpets throughout were horribly stained, but again, room seemed clean, though stained. Bath was clean. Breakfast was good."
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026
Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
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1.789.300 ₫
2.075.661 ₫ total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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.
Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
Maffeo Sutton Park
You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
Chinese Memorial Gardens Park
After visiting Chinese Memorial Gardens Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo.
Bowen Park
Bowen Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?