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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 956 reviews	View
The Spot	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 792 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.0 star property	8.0 Very good 1,351 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 685 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Find the best Central Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum 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 Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Corridors are in need of renovations but the rooms are very nice and up to date. Breakfast not bad for a continental. Good value for the money with close proximity to Nanaimo downtown."

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lower suite ocean view. The view was good but of course, a higher unit would have a better view. I was very impressed with the decor. It was newly renovated and it showed. I loved the little touches from complimentary coffee in refillable jars, high end quality unisex refillable bath products, nice glassware (including wine glasses), clear instructions on how to use the murphy bed (which had nice linens and was much more comfortable than a fold out couch), easy access to our netflix account for the evenings when you are done with the beach. So quiet and on one of the most beautiful beaches on Vancouver Island. The staff were quick to respond to a few queries that I did have, and responded with solutions in a timely fashion and all with a professional but very friendly attitude. Check in and check out was easy. The only disappointment was the fabulous AC did not have an outlet vent in the bedroom. We asked for a fan which helped resolve the issue for us. A 10 out of 10 experience. I would definitely stay in one of these updated units again."

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent

"I’d I hadn’t seen it online might not have stopped and stayed. The curb appeal is lacking but then you enter the main doors and it’s fantastic! Staff are helpful and friendly. Rooms are great. Clean, quiet and beds super comfortable. Daily complementary breakfast is wonderful. They keep the breakfast area fully stocked and refilled plus really clean. Would def recommend to friends and family. A hidden gem."

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Nanaimo?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Nanaimo's Central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Consider a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park as part of your Central Nanaimo travel plans.

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

Based on our traveller data, Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Nanaimo. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo and Departure Bay Motel.

How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Nanaimo?

If you're searching for places to stay in Nanaimo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Central Nanaimo hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your 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 booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Nanaimo.

What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?

Maffeo Sutton Park is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Central Nanaimo. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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Departure Bay Motel

Buccaneer Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Spot

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Bluebird Motel

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Inn On Long Lake

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Coast Bastion Hotel

Quality Inn

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Holiday House Motel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Skylite Motel

The Tide's Inn

Arbutus Grove Motel

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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Downtown Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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