Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide

Nanaimo

A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

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Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is 2.862.928 ₫ per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
2.862.928 ₫
3.320.996 ₫ total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,875 reviews)
"Excellent location in Nanaimo. The rooms are spacious and clean. Love that it’s pet friendly. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Nanaimo next."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is 2.773.576 ₫ per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
2.773.576 ₫
3.217.348 ₫ total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 out of 5
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is 2.619.488 ₫ per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
2.619.488 ₫
3.038.607 ₫ total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Good place to stay when looking to take in the Nanaimo Riviera. Walk to any number of restaurants, shops, venues, etc. Across the street from the waterfront and walking trails. Older building, but nicely taken care of and bed was comfy. We had a Queen Courtyard. Bit cramped for a long stay, but fine ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 out of 5
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is 2.279.401 ₫ per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
2.279.401 ₫
2.644.105 ₫ total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 out of 5
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is 4.719.090 ₫ per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
4.719.090 ₫
5.426.953 ₫ total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Restaurant was very good as well."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is 1.914.697 ₫ per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
1.914.697 ₫
2.221.048 ₫ total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Departure Bay

If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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.



Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide

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