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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo

William

2.285.377 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

2. Harbour Light Motel

Nanaimo

Chris

1.864.871 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

3. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo

En chi

2.093.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

4. The Spot

Central Nanaimo

Nadin

2.112.462 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

5. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo

Sheldon

1.978.183 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A covered outdoor area with a bench, hanging flower baskets, and a view of a parking lot and buildings in the background.

6. The Tide's Inn

Parksville

Tanya

2.075.308 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

7. Diplomat Motel

Nanaimo

Louie

2.112.466 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with wooden furniture and planters.

8. The Tide’s Out

Parksville

Lacey

2.456.081 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A courtyard with a picnic table, a tall tree, and a building with a brick facade.

9. Arbutus Grove Motel

Parksville

nadia

2.728.694 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

10. Holiday House Motel

Heritage Downtown

Rene

2.513.105 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A motel with a neon sign, multiple parking spaces, and a covered walkway.

11. Skylite Motel

Parksville

HUSSAM

2.094.255 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A coastal sunset with a silhouette of a person and a dog on the beach.

12. Ocean Crest Motel

Qualicum Beach

sharon

2.517.336 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A residential area with a large tree, a picnic table, and a building with a chimney.

13. Riverside Resort & RV Park

Qualicum Beach

Aya

3.064.635 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo

Tyler

2.317.952 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

15. South Shore Motel

Lake Cowichan

Tara

2.490.296 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A coastal hotel with a rocky shoreline, a large tree, and a view of the sea.

16. Sechelt Inn

Downtown Sechelt

Carolyn

3.675.844 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

17. Oceanside Villas

Sechelt

Susan

3.179.367 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A restaurant with a high, curved glass ceiling allowing natural light, seating with a view, and a decorative metal sculpture on the counter.

18. Fuller Lake Motel

Chemainus

Laraine

2.322.719 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A building with a totem pole, a car parked in front, and a sign for 'Thunderbolt Motor Inn'.

19. Thunderbird Motor Inn

Duncan

Adrian

2.538.490 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A courtyard with a building featuring a sloped roof, a yellow umbrella, and a red table.

20. Timberlodge RV & Campground

Port Alberni

Gerry

2.940.418 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent

"5 star will stay again"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was really close to Halloween so I enjoyed that they were able to have some form of fun while still maintaining the building and doing their jobs. Room was clean. They replaced the bedding and towels everyday. The garbages were removed as well. They respected your privacy and items. (I had left my suitcase on the bed the first day, so they didnt change the bedding. Completely my fault.) The furniture is updated. I am super nervous about glass tops though. Continental breakfast was good. I had yogurt, fruit and a boiled egg. They had teas, and coffee available. Muffins as well. (Decent size, too much for me) There was also fruit, coffee and (I believe tea) available in the lobby. They offer to fill a thermos with coffee but to not take all the coffee from the available container in the lobby. If you live in a city or are comforted by the sound of vehicles its a good place. Not horribly loud for the location. Really cool to hear the train going through the downtown core. It is roughly a 10 minute walk from downtown. Thrifty's, Dollarama, the Library, coffee shops, a used book store (which has some amazing lightly used books), the Gabriola Island ferry, the history in Nanaimo, the old courter. Busses too. (There's a perfect bus that goes from downtown to the woodgrove mall that goes so many times during the day) I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again."

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were super clean and had everything we needed. The staff were respectful and helpful; when we had an issue, they quickly attended to it and offered solutions. The cost was all right, but it could be a bit cheaper; we would've stayed longer had it been so. Definitely will be coming back."

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Nanaimo Motels information

Number of reviews	9,469
Accommodation	18 Motels
Lowest Price	1.864.871 ₫
Highest Price	3.675.844 ₫

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nanaimo?

If you're having a hard time finding motels in Nanaimo, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 134 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.

What is a motel?

Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America's major roadways.

How many motels will I be able to find in Nanaimo?

Expedia has 9 affordable motels in Nanaimo.

What can I do in Nanaimo?

While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, explore the bustling port and enjoy the scenic seaside. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Protection Island, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Departure Bay Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company. To learn more about local history, take some time at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Old City Quarter, Nanaimo Museum and Vancouver Island Conference Centre.

What's the weather like in Nanaimo?

Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Nanaimo to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 226 mm of rainfall.

What are my options for getting around Nanaimo while staying in a motel?

We've gathered some information about getting around Nanaimo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Nanaimo motels

1. Buccaneer Inn

2. Harbour Light Motel

3. Departure Bay Motel

4. The Spot

5. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

6. The Tide's Inn

7. Diplomat Motel

8. The Tide’s Out

9. Arbutus Grove Motel

10. Holiday House Motel

11. Skylite Motel

12. Ocean Crest Motel

13. Riverside Resort & RV Park

14. The Bluebird Motel

15. South Shore Motel

16. Sechelt Inn

17. Oceanside Villas

18. Fuller Lake Motel

19. Thunderbird Motor Inn

20. Timberlodge RV & Campground

Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Buccaneer Inn

The Bluebird Motel

The Spot

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Diplomat Motel

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Our top choices for Nanaimo motels

1. Buccaneer Inn

2. Harbour Light Motel

3. Departure Bay Motel

4. The Spot

5. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

6. The Tide's Inn

7. Diplomat Motel

8. The Tide’s Out

9. Arbutus Grove Motel

10. Holiday House Motel

11. Skylite Motel

12. Ocean Crest Motel

13. Riverside Resort & RV Park

14. The Bluebird Motel

15. South Shore Motel

16. Sechelt Inn

17. Oceanside Villas

18. Fuller Lake Motel

19. Thunderbird Motor Inn

20. Timberlodge RV & Campground

Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

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