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, Nanaimo Art Gallery and The Port Theatre 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 Nanaimo Boat Basin, Dallas Square Cenotaph and Vancouver Island Military Museum. When you're sightseeing in Nanaimo, The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown Nanaimo Hotels of 2026

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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Nicole

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Courtney

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Manvir

RM531 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Abril Guadalupe

RM424 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

5. Quality Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Christine

RM620 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Stephan

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Steven

RM504 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

8. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Ron

RM351 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Darlene

RM559 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

10. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Shelli

RM370 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

11. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Siddhant

RM303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

12. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

joya

RM668 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Daelyn

RM298 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

14. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Glen

RM437 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

15. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Torben

RM277 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Charlene

RM624 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Wendy

RM523 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

18. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Dean

RM433 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Nicole Di

RM706 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

20. Bethlehem Centre

5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Erin

RM364 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

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

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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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A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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 Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn

8/10 Good

"Nice place"

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Pacific Shores is a large and pleasant resort with a long path along the waterfront and you can walk far out from shore during low tide. Kayaks are available for use at high tide. The resort is made up of owner’s units facing the ocean (not sure if those are available to rent) and an inner 3-level complex with views of the well-tended grounds. It is a family friendly complex with a pool and playgrounds for the kids so it is great for families but not generally a quiet spot for adults. However, we did not mind that. There is a separate hot tub area for kids and families although some parents would bring their kids to the adult tub. Evenings or early afternoons were best for the hot tub (between 11 and 4 is quietest as other tenants have checked out and the new ones have not arrived). The room was clean and roomy enough for two with a balcony but the units are close together so not too private (some partially face the balconies of other rooms). There is no air-conditioning in the rooms so it can be warm at night even with the fan. There are barbecues available for use near the suites as well as at a covered area overlooking the ocean. The spa is very nice with a variety of massage treatments available. No restaurant on site but they plan to open one soon. This is a stunning property and it would definitely be worth trying to get one of the units facing the ocean if they are available."

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

8/10 Good

"Loved the check-in check-out staff, as well as the lounge/kitchen/beautifully sunshine-y area. Slightly disappointed about the shower situation and lack of mirror in the single queen room - it would’ve been not only brighter but also the desk is just perfect for the light fixture to reflect. Luckily I brought a small mirror but would’ve appreciated a wide range wall mirror or a full body mirror - would’ve made a huge difference."

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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. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. Harbour Light Motel

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. The Spot

11. Buccaneer Inn

12. Inn On Long Lake

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

14. Diplomat Motel

15. Departure Bay Motel

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

18. The Bluebird Motel

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

20. Bethlehem Centre

Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn

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