Location: Nanaimo
Top Hotels in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Hotels | Places to Stay in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island's second-largest city is a picturesque oceanfront town with fabulous mountain views and a busy harbor. Home to events like the harbor's Bathtub Race, the city of 75,000 offers outdoor opportunities from full-moon kayaking to golfing. Boat-fresh seafood graces tables at an ever-increasing number of restaurants. This gateway to island adventures is easily reached by fast ferry or floatplane from downtown Vancouver or by scheduled ferries from Horseshoe Bay and Tsawwassen.
Restaurants in Nanaimo
1. Coast Bastion Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2333 reviews
The Coast Bastion Hotel is located in the heart of charming Nanaimo, near the ferry terminal and within walking distance to the seawall walkway, restaurants, bars, and boutiques of all kinds. Our guest rooms are bright and modern, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi as well as access to our business centre and well-equipped fitness centre. Enjoy our spectacular ocean views!
Lovely rooms and staff and views
Reviewed By DonnaMGregTruly enjoy staying here when in Nanaimo. My kid and I loved looking into the Harbour, and the restaurant has really great food. Beds were super comfy, and it's walking distance to the boardwalk along the ocean and little shops.
2. Best Western Northgate Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 671 reviews
Located in Nanaimo,BC, the Best Western Northgate Inn is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Best Western gem
Reviewed By Patricia MGreat hotel if staying in the mid island area. Central to dining and shopping areas. Many interesting areas to explore within hours of Nanaimo. Relaxing area to enjoy if travelling to points beyond Nanaimo.
3. The Inn on Long Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 441 reviews
Private Lake front balcony or patio on every room. Beautiful view over Long Lake. All rooms also feature fridge/freezer, microwave, and Keurig coffeemaker. Continental Breakfast, parking, and free wi-fi included for all of our guests.. Sit and enjoy the sunrise from your private balcony. Pet Friendly. Watch the wildlife, or the model sailboat club. Enjoy the available "Grab and Go" breakfast boxes available from our lobby.
Awesome stop for a long drive.
Reviewed By Chaching1197Great place to stay if you need a stop when driving Vancouver Island from South to North. Great customer service - all staff were friendly and helpful. They have SUPs and kayaks that you can rent and launch right off the property to enjoy Long Lake. Everything was clean which makes you feel safe. Great breakfast selection too. And...they have a welcome pack for your dog that includes doggie bowls, towel, poop bags and some treats! My dog loved his stay and he got a lot of pets and hugs from staff! Will definitely come back here to stay again.
4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 786 reviews
Located in Nanaimo,BC, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel is sure to provide a peaceful and comforting home away from home for any traveler. Each Best Western hotel provides free internet access, giving guests the opportunity to check emails and surf the web, all from the comforts of their room or the business center. With cleanliness and value being our top priority, we ensure a restful and productive stay. On top of that, our superior customer service will ensure that we meet all your needs and go beyond your expectations.
Room dated but customer service is awesome
Reviewed By Mekyle CThe hotel is pretty dated but in a good location for people who want to travel to nanaimo. The bethroom fans in initial room is not working. So we contact the concierge, he is very friendly and assist us to change to new room. Unfortunately that the air conditioner is not working properly for the second room either. So we end up to change room twice. Other than the room problem, everything else is awesome. Customer service attend to out need right away and assist us with room change and offer discount when we check out. Overall we are still pretty satisfy.
5. Buccaneer Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 408 reviews
CLOSEST TO BC FERRIES AT DEPARTURE BAY. BOOK DIRECT FOR BETTER RATES! Dave & Marlene welcome you to our ocean view, nautically themed, spotlessly clean, comfortable, 1 bedroom suites with separate bedroom and full kitchen, economical sleeping studios and a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage with gas fireplace and BBQ deck. Free strong WIFI, parking, in-room coffee, full kitchens (in suites only), fridges, microwaves, HDTV, games baskets and guest laundry. Seasonal BBQ area. Dive, kayak and bike storage. Great base for business trips, visiting friends and family, your kids at Vancouver Island University, medical visits to Nanaimo Hospital or outdoor adventure! Nanaimo's central location makes us a great base for exploring Victoria and Tofino too! See you soon!
A great spot!
Reviewed By C-S-TravelersFromCAVery nice, older - but very clean - hotel, and is well-located. In spite of being on a major road, our room was very quiet. The owners were great to deal with, over the phone as well as in-person. We appreciated having a kitchen and full-sized refrigerator for the start of our 3-week road trip on the island. The parking lot is pretty small, so it might be challenging for larger vehicles. (Note that although the location is near a ferry dock, not ALL ferries dock there. I was confused when we disembarked at Duke's Point and had a 20 minute drive to the Inn - but definitely didn't matter and it was my bad for not researching more thoroughly.)
6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 396 reviews
Ramada Nanaimo is the newest Hotel in the City of Nanaimo, Construction was finished in early 2008. Free continental Breakfast, Fitness Center, Business Center, and many other amenities. We are located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.
Love it!
Reviewed By justinemkWe were impressed by how spacious the room was. Staff were friendly especially the staff in the breakfast lounge! She was very helpful. Will definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Nanaimo.
7. Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 170 reviews
If you are looking for the newest, freshest and funkiest accommodation in Nanaimo, then you've found it - the Painted Turtle Guesthouse.We opened July 2004, in a fully renovated and refurbished 1913 heritage building. Located in the heart of the waterfront/arts district downtown, we are among the trendy cafes & restaurants, pubs & clubs, art galleries, bakeries, street performers and local points of interest.The Guesthouse is extremely well appointed and has received the highest possible standard available as a BC Approved Accommodation. We are also an affiliated Hosteling International Property. All features have been designed with the active traveler in mind, but we have thrown in a few special features. The Great Room, in the heart of the building features a fully self-contained kitchen and spacious dining area, lounge with fireplace, games, books, magazines and computers. We provide free WIFI throughout the property. The bathrooms are all centrally located and private use. All linens and towels are provided free of charge and laundry services are available onsite. Breakfast options and essential store are located in the lobby for your convenience. We have 3 room types catering to every type of traveler. Classic -private room with queen sized bed, private Family rooms with queen sized beds and bunk beds, or dorm style accommodation. Lockers/charging stations are provided in all shared accommodation.Gateway to internationally acclaimed Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is the “Harbour City” and features a fabulous ocean-side location. Easily accessible by ferry from downtown Vancouver, and is a great base camp to venture to other Island destinations. Experience the Island’s natural beauty, attractions, and endless recreational and adventure pursuits! We look forward to meeting you and making you stay in Nanaimo memorable.
No heat
Reviewed By 115fionayI arrived about 10 pm and there was a sign saying to phone the night staff and there was no doorbell. My phone was dead and nothing nearby was open so I knocked for twenty minutes before someone came down to check me in. Arriving in the room, I felt a blast of cold air and saw that the heater was completely turned off and the window was open. Even after putting the heater as high as it would go and getting into bed with my winter coat on, I was still shaking with cold two hours later. The hallways were entirely unheated and the bathrooms had a tiny amount of heat with no thermostat to adjust it (meaning i could not have a shower that i was looking forward to and that is included in the rent). Amenities in the room that i remembered from previous stays were reduced (ie one towel instead of two). And the price had gone up, unlike every other hotel that are currently offering lower rates.
8. Gibralter Rock Ocean View
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Sagenhafte Aussicht
Reviewed By Brigitte WLiegt etwas außerhalb von Nanaimo, etwas versteckt oben am Berg. Die Anfahrt lohnt sich! Sagenhafte Aussicht über das Meer. Freundliche Vermieter. Wir hatten eine geräumige Wohnung im Untergeschoss, Die Wohnung ist bestens geeignet für vier Personen, es gibt zwei Schlafzimmer, Bad, eine kleine Küchenzeile und eine Sitzecke mit Tisch. Alles sehr sauber. Man kann die Terrasse der "Hauptwohnung" mitbenutzen. Tipp: nachmittags anreisen und auf der Terrasse bei einem Glas Wein den Sonnenuntergang genießen. Leider sind wir nur eine Nacht geblieben. Klare Empfehlung!
9. Quality Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 5 reviews
Decent Stay
Reviewed By DeborahjuneWe decided to give this hotel a try as it's fairly new and close to the historic area of Nanaimo. The check in experience was great and the front desk clerk was very welcoming and helpful. We found a spot under the hotel to park in which was good considering this looks like a bit of a rough neighbourhood. It is an easy walk to a couple of the best restaurants in the city - Asteras Greek and La Stella Italian, both on Wesley Street. Our room was a little cold and was sparsey furnished but we found the bed to be very comfortable. Good place to stay for a night.
10. Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Overall Ratings
3 based on 73 reviews
PORT-O-CALL INN & SUITES is located in NANAIMO, British Columbia. 42 unit hotel / motel. Free parking, in-room Coffee, Tea. Close to Downtown Nanaimo, and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. 7 minutes drive to Departure Bay to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.
Would not recommend
Reviewed By Q4000OQtomwLocation is pretty good, short walk to downtown, bus stop right outside the place. However, the beds were so uncomfortable, the place was so noisy and the curtains did nothing to keep the light from outside.
