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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, (1,904 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Would definitely stay here again. Convenient location & tons of stuff in walking distance with beautiful views."
United States
Katelyn
The price is ₩169,587
₩196,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,370 reviews)
"Super close to ferries."
Canada
Nathalie
The price is ₩145,197
₩168,428 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is ₩137,131
₩159,073 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is ₩119,327
₩138,419 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

5. 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, (1,059 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is ₩121,714
₩141,188 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

6. 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, (1,537 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is ₩90,688
₩105,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

7. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is ₩129,016
₩149,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

8. 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, (1,544 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is ₩126,773
₩147,057 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

9. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is ₩90,688
₩105,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Harbour Light Motel
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

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 ₩102,239
₩118,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Buccaneer Inn
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, (878 reviews)
"I liked the location to the ferry."
Canada
Gary
The price is ₩94,506
₩109,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is ₩147,965
₩171,639 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,117 reviews)
"Beautiful views of the lake, comfortable bed, a truly lovely stay! I will gladly book here again next time I visit Nanaimo :)"
Canada
Kristina
The price is ₩149,493
₩173,416 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Inn On Long Lake
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, (810 reviews)
"Nice location easy walk up the hill from the ferry terminal."
Canada
miles
The price is ₩93,648
₩108,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Departure Bay Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is ₩143,383
₩166,324 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Best Western Northgate Inn
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)
"Good rooms and good rates"
Canada
Sheldon
The price is ₩91,929
₩106,640 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

17. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (562 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is ₩94,507
₩109,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is ₩139,078
₩161,330 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

19. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is ₩77,768
₩118,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Bethlehem Centre
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

20. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (854 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is ₩103,700
₩120,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
The Bluebird Motel
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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,904 reviews
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A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,370 reviews
View
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
View
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
7.8
Good
298 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative backsplash.
Eagle Rock Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
9.8
Exceptional
117 reviews
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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

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Alannah 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

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.