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, The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio 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 Vancouver Island Military Museum, Vancouver Island Conference Centre and Old City Quarter. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, Queen's and the Queens are also worth a stop.

The Best Hotels in Downtown Nanaimo, Nanaimo - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Janet

₹13,671 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Joel

₹14,534 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Gail

₹12,093 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Marilyne

₹9,339 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

5. Quality Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Shane

₹13,314 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Patrick

₹13,486 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

angus

₹10,730 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Maninder

₹11,763 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

9. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Retha

₹12,217 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

10. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo

John

₹10,234 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

11. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jenny

₹12,089 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Danielle

₹10,092 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Rana

₹13,075 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

14. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Amy

₹8,513 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

15. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Drew

₹10,234 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Carmen

₹16,184 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

17. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Kevin

₹15,637 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Anette

₹13,610 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

19. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Geoffrey

₹10,638 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Aug - 20 Aug

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Cristina

₹17,259 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

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

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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Protected Nanaimo Harbour and The Georgia Straits, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CAN

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

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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

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Everything was great, although I didn't get to do anything. I had to check-in late and leave early. The time that I was there though was great."

Coast Bastion Hotel

8/10 Good

"The only real amenity was the weight room with the attached sauna room we used. There are three conference rooms available including a reading nook with free water, and the staff were kind enough to put out a lemonade dispenser as well. (Very good!) We stayed for a week there and my family sang praises of it the whole time. The underground parking can be tricky later in the evening to find available stalls. Especially if there is an ongoing open market fare. I can't sing enough praises about the staff; very helpful, professional and friendly."

Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort

8/10 Good

"Location was great. Easy access to Rathtrevor Provincial Park. The pool and hot tub was great. The accommodation was very well laid out. Nice finishings and loved the patio. I do wish that there was black out curtains as my kids were up with the rising sun. Would stay here again but bring something to cover windows. I recommend staying here."

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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. Quality Inn

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

9. Harbour Light Motel

10. The Spot

11. Buccaneer Inn

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

14. Departure Bay Motel

15. Diplomat Motel

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

17. Inn On Long Lake

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

19. The Bluebird Motel

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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