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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach 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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.
Top hotels in Central Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
2.550.043 ₫
2.958.050 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (1,428 reviews)
"It’s not a hotel….it’s an old motel. 😂 Definitely showing its age. At this point, I don’t think renovation would be enough… they might as well knock it down and rebuild! Front desk staff was nice:)"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
3.203.229 ₫
3.715.746 ₫ total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
2.251.594 ₫
2.612.000 ₫ total
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (958 reviews)
"Where to start Room only came with one towel The ma In door to the room had 3 dead bolts but all three were missing the inside guts to lock It had a bolt lock on the inside like you have on a barn door and it had a hole in the drywall to lock to one little push and it would of broke through Went ..."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
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.