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A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Sharon

RM458

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Dorothy

RM443

RM514 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

William

RM311

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

4. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

0.3 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Yusuf

RM393

RM455 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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 bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.6 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Steven

RM419

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

Central Nanaimo, 1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Evgeny

RM304

RM353 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Elisabeth

RM432

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

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.

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

8. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Gary

RM288

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

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.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

9. Harbour Light Motel

0.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Chris

RM276

RM320 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

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

1.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Ralph

RM406

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

miles

RM285

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

12. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.4 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Abril Guadalupe

RM363

RM421 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

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

1.1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Louie

RM288

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

14. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Sheldon

RM286

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

15. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Tyler

RM316

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

James

RM436

RM506 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, a seating area with a bench and tables, and a counter with a menu display.

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

17.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Lorraine

RM548

RM631 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

18. Inn On Long Lake

8.1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Carol

RM481

RM558 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.7 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Patti

RM423

RM491 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

20. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Paulette

RM450

RM522 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,896 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	9.0 Wonderful 1,381 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View

Top Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

8/10 Good

"This hotel has a really good location. It’s close to everything but some furniture are pretty old. Unfortunately, this hotel is missing a hot tub."

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good

"The only problem with the property was the road noise, otherwise it was a great motel!"

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Super close to ferries."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We received a free upgrade to a view of the bay which we certainly appreciated. Beds were very comfortable and the room was nice and clean. Would recommend!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very short stay but staff at the front desk was super towards us"

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my one night stay at this hotel. It is close to the Nanaimo hospital (my wife was there overnight for surgery). The price was excellent; the room was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. There are several shopping areas and lots of restaurants nearby. My room had a great view of the ocean. If I’d had more time, I would have walked along the shore. Overall, an excellent experience at a stressful time for our family."

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stop . Clean comfortable room , nice amenities, and friendly staff. Close to Ferry Terminal. Great sleep at the end of a long travel day."

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Good rooms and good rates"

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"

Other attractions near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Old City Quarter

8.6/10 (62 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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St. Andrew's United Church

After visiting St. Andrew's United Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Nanaimo Museum

8.2/10 (125 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Nanaimo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Learn about the events happening in Vancouver Island Conference Centre during your trip to Nanaimo.

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Nanaimo Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Nanaimo Art Gallery during your trip to Nanaimo.

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The Queen's

The Queen's is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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St. Paul's Anglican Church

St. Paul's Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Casino Nanaimo

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Casino Nanaimo during your time in Nanaimo?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station?

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station is located in Nanaimo. This walkable area is known for its beautiful island views and hiking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 24 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station?

Adjacent to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station, Quality Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other good options within a short distance include Coast Bastion Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station.

What can I see and do near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station?

You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You can wander around Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park or Jack Point and Biggs Park if you want a dose of fresh air. Bring the family to The OV Arts Centre, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The Labyrinth while you're checking out the area near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station.

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Our top choices for Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Buccaneer Inn

4. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. The Spot

9. Harbour Light Motel

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

11. Departure Bay Motel

12. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

13. Diplomat Motel

14. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

15. The Bluebird Motel

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18. Inn On Long Lake

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

20. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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Top Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

Harbour Light Motel

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Buccaneer Inn

The Spot

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Other attractions near Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Old City Quarter

St. Andrew's United Church

Nanaimo Museum

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Nanaimo Art Gallery

The Queen's

St. Paul's Anglican Church

Casino Nanaimo

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