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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,886 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is NT$3,516
NT$4,078 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Coast Bastion Hotel
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

2. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is NT$3,305
NT$3,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,380 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is NT$3,406
NT$3,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is NT$2,799
NT$3,247 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,517 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is NT$2,351
NT$2,728 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,066 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is NT$3,331
NT$3,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

7. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,532 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is NT$3,135
NT$3,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

8. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great modern hotel close to the downtown area."
Canada
Paul
The price is NT$3,026
NT$3,511 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
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.

9. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is NT$2,398
NT$2,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Buccaneer Inn
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

10. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is NT$2,396
NT$2,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Harbour Light Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

11. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (862 reviews)
"Good stay."
Canada
Jason
The price is NT$2,217
NT$2,572 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Spot
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"All round a first class place to stay."
Canada
david
The price is NT$3,471
NT$4,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

13. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is NT$3,331
NT$3,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Northgate Inn
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

14. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (793 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay"
Canada
Kasey
The price is NT$2,197
NT$2,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Departure Bay Motel
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

15. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,112 reviews)
"Stayed here for a place to rest our heads for an overnight, but after seeing how lovely it is to stay here we are planning to come back for longer so we can enjoy it properly!"
Canada
Sage
The price is NT$3,809
NT$4,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Inn On Long Lake
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is NT$1,696
NT$1,967 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

17. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (557 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is NT$2,441
NT$2,831 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Diplomat Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is NT$3,262
NT$3,784 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (851 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is NT$2,433
NT$2,822 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
The Bluebird Motel
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

20. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
The price is NT$1,824
NT$2,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Bethlehem Centre
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Departure Bay

While visiting Departure Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent
"This place is my go to place whenever I’m traversing down Vancouver island to the mainland and back! I highly recommend it! My only issue is the cable channels are much more limited but…. All in all an EXCELLENT stay!!"
Cheryl 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Nanaimo like?
Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Nanaimo's Downtown Nanaimo neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Bastion and Nanaimo Museum as part of your Downtown Nanaimo travel plans.
What's the best accommodation in Downtown Nanaimo?
Based on our traveler data, Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Nanaimo. This hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other good options for your stay in the area include Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo and Best Western Dorchester Hotel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Downtown Nanaimo?
When you want to find places to stay in Nanaimo, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Nanaimo.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Nanaimo.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Nanaimo?
To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Downtown Nanaimo, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Nanaimo?
Sights like Nanaimo Museum, The Port Theatre, and Nanaimo Art Gallery can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Nanaimo. Bastion and Casino Nanaimo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Nanaimo include Nanaimo Boat Basin, Dallas Square Cenotaph, and Vancouver Island Military Museum. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre are also worth a stop.