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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Sharon
RM513
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
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.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Dorothy
RM439
RM509 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
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.

3. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
William
RM309
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

4. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
0.4 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Yusuf
RM390
RM452 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Brandon
RM415
RM481 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
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 kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Evgeny
RM302
RM351 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Elisabeth
RM429
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
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.
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.

8. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Jason
RM286
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Spot
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

9. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
1 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Chris
RM309
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Ralph
RM442
RM512 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
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.

11. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
miles
RM283
RM328 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

12. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 0.4 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
RM361
RM419 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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 kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

13. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
1.2 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Louie
RM286
RM331 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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 bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

14. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
shu
RM277
RM322 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

15. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Tyler
RM314
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
Room
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
10.5 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
James
RM429
RM498 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
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.

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
18 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Lorraine
RM540
RM621 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
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.

18. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
8 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Sage
RM478
RM554 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
6.6 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Patti
RM421
RM488 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.

20. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
4.7 km from Old City Quarter
Canada
Brandon
RM235
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
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Compare popular hotels close to Old City Quarter

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
9.4
Exceptional
1,891 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
9.0
Wonderful
1,377 reviews
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
8.8
Excellent
1,004 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,005 reviews
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Top Old City Quarter Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"They charged extra for parking when they have a huge parking lot and not mentioned in the web site not impressed"
nic 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Property worked for my needs"
Bryan 4-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"My favorite of Hotels. Huge rooms, very clean and comfortable. Only thing I would say is it would be nice if their water station was on each floor and if you are paying for a hotel night, parking should be included and not an extra charge."
Tonya 1-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"-"
Ricardo Hudson 4-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"na"
LI 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
The Spot
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Location is great. The hotel needs some major maintenance"
Rick 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and check in was easy. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately, walls are thin and I could hear people in the joining rooms. Too noisy for trying to get to sleep. I ahadd to get up very early to get to the airport and wan'"
Kelley 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Harbour Light Motel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"I luv looking at all the stuff in the lobby :)"
Corinna 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice little inn close to Departure Bay ferry"
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Buccaneer Inn

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The Port Theatre

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Old City Quarter?
Old City Quarter is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo that travellers like for its island views and seaside. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 25 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near Old City Quarter?
Adjacent to Old City Quarter, Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. Other good choices within a short distance include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels should I expect to find close to Old City Quarter?
Expedia has 25 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Old City Quarter.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Old City Quarter, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Old City Quarter.
What can I see and do near Old City Quarter?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park or Jack Point and Biggs Park.