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

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Alannah

₩168,269

₩195,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Courtney

₩157,579

₩182,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Quality Inn

1.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Christine

₩168,368

₩195,307 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Manvir

₩150,589

₩174,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Neil

₩133,625

₩155,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Ujagar

₩168,269

₩195,191 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

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

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

7. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Shelli

₩117,471

₩136,258 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

8. Harbour Light Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Ron

₩146,493

₩169,932 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.6 km from Vancouver Island University

Jill

₩155,995

₩180,955 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Abril Guadalupe

₩123,727

₩143,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

11. Diplomat Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Lyndel

₩147,483

₩171,080 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Danielle

₩99,774

₩115,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

13. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Allan, Joan Jenny

₩132,734

₩153,971 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

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

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

10 km from Vancouver Island University

Elizabeth

₩193,519

₩224,483 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

An indoor swimming pool with a yellow slide, blue steps, and a seating area with chairs.

A rustic wooden building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Robert

₩233,201

₩268,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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.

A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

16. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Jenny

₩132,734

₩153,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

17. Inn On Long Lake

7.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Holly

₩195,093

₩226,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

18. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Michael

₩168,467

₩195,430 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

19. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Torben

₩106,009

₩122,974 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,782 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	9.0 Wonderful 1,360 reviews	View
Quality Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very Good 1,002 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very Good 1,450 reviews	View

Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location ….."

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location, large rooms and breakfast included!"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Clean, good staff, and the parking lots"

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

8/10 Good

"Loved the check-in check-out staff, as well as the lounge/kitchen/beautifully sunshine-y area. Slightly disappointed about the shower situation and lack of mirror in the single queen room - it would’ve been not only brighter but also the desk is just perfect for the light fixture to reflect. Luckily I brought a small mirror but would’ve appreciated a wide range wall mirror or a full body mirror - would’ve made a huge difference."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great view and location"

Departure Bay Motel

8/10 Good

"Very helpful when there was a mix up with booking a room"

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The Sea View Cottage was perfect. Suhail was a terrific help and his customer service skills were outstanding. I highly recommend the Buccaneer Inn. It is 3 mins from the ferry terminal and a 5 minute walk to a great pub/restaurant on the water. The beds were excellent, the living room was extremely comfortable and the house itself was quite large! Thank you!!"

Diplomat Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Très grande chambre , tout était propre, je recommande fortement"

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

8.6/10 (62 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

8.0/10 (189 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Nanaimo Aquatic Centre during your stay in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vancouver Island University?

Vancouver Island University is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 8 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Vancouver Island University?

Adjacent to Vancouver Island University, Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options within 5 miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Vancouver Island University?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Vancouver Island University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vancouver Island University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Vancouver Island University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Vancouver Island University?

For more information about updating your stay near Vancouver Island University or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Vancouver Island University?

You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Petroglyph Park and Beach Estates Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre.

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Our top choices for Vancouver Island University hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Quality Inn

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. The Spot

8. Harbour Light Motel

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

11. Diplomat Motel

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. The Bluebird Motel

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

16. Buccaneer Inn

17. Inn On Long Lake

18. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

19. Departure Bay Motel

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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Departure Bay Motel

Buccaneer Inn

Diplomat Motel

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Frequently asked questions