What is Downtown Nanaimo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Nanaimo's Downtown Nanaimo neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Bastion and Nanaimo Museum as part of your Downtown Nanaimo travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Nanaimo?

Based on our traveller 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 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 accommodation options in Downtown Nanaimo.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Nanaimo.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Nanaimo?

Sights like Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo Art Gallery and The Port Theatre can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Nanaimo. Bastion and Casino Nanaimo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. 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.

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1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Sharon

HK$1,055 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Dorothy

HK$1,094 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Brandon

HK$1,033 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Abril Guadalupe

HK$804 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Mathew

HK$675 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Rick

HK$957 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

7. Quality Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Yusuf

HK$869 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

8. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jeffrey

HK$888 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jannet

HK$988 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

10. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

William

HK$689 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

11. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Leah

HK$637 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

shu

HK$706 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

13. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Robin

HK$1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

14. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Glen

HK$766 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Annie

HK$997 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

ROBIN

HK$1,018 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Wendy

HK$993 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

18. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Torben

HK$631 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Cassandra

HK$1,266 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

20. Bethlehem Centre

5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Erin

HK$690 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

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Departure Bay

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

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Central Nanaimo

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

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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.

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Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean room for a one evening stay."

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I thought I had booked a 2 bedroom hotel suite, and was surprised to find that we had an entire 3 bedroom house! Check-in was fast and friendly. The house was very roomy with a full kitchen, laundry, 3 good size bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen), 2 full bathrooms, comfy living room with fireplace and dining. It looked recently renovated and very clean. Beds were comfortable and the sheets were very soft. The only CONS were the towels could be replaced and the main bedroom was quite loud in the morning with traffic, as it faced onto Hwy 1 - and there were only 2 coffee pods, which was puzzling since the placed slept 6 people. Overall, a WONDERFUL stay!"

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic breakfast each morning! Omelets, sausages, cereals, waffles, real juice (apple, orange, etc), fresh fruit. And coffee, tea, etc. toast and jams. The lady running the breakfast station worked like a whirlwind. She was a.azing! Well-organized and efficient. She deserves double wages."

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Quality Inn

8. Harbour Light Motel

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Buccaneer Inn

11. The Spot

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. Inn On Long Lake

14. Diplomat Motel

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

18. Departure Bay Motel

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

20. Bethlehem Centre

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

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