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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

1. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,511 reviews)
"Service, staff and breakfast were good"
Canada
Mathew
The price is P4,636
P5,378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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.

2. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,053 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is P6,547
P7,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Ramada by Wyndham 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.

3. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,017 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is P4,714
P5,468 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Buccaneer Inn
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

4. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (852 reviews)
"Good value."
United States
Leah
The price is P4,358
P5,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

5. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (775 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is P4,318
P5,009 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Departure Bay Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is P3,682
P4,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (844 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is P5,625
P6,525 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Central Nanaimo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,865 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is P6,932
P8,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,390 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is P6,716
P7,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

10. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Central Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great modern hotel close to the downtown area."
Canada
Paul
The price is P5,967
P6,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Quality Inn
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
4.3 km from Central Nanaimo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,526 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is P6,076
P7,048 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

12. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Central Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is P6,136
P7,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

13. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is P6,074
P7,046 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Harbour Light Motel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

14. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.9 km from Central Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"A beautiful step back in time with the lovely decor and ambiance. We loved our stay at The Grand Hotel."
Canada
Annie
The price is P6,296
P7,304 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

15. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,107 reviews)
"The staff was amazing.we will stay here again but longer"
Canada
Heather
The price is P7,709
P8,943 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Inn On Long Lake
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

16. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
3.6 km from Central Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (556 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay it was affordable and convenient. I will stay here again!!"
Canada
Glen
The price is P4,798
P5,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Diplomat Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (350 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is P6,433
P7,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

18. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
3.8 km from Central Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
The price is P3,586
P5,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Bethlehem Centre
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

19. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is P5,502
P6,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
20.3 km from Central Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,348 reviews)
"Great breakfast and the pool was fantastic"
Canada
Cassandra
The price is P8,464
P9,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
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Compare popular hotels in Central Nanaimo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,017 reviews
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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews
View
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,053 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
852 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
775 reviews
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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Find the best Central Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Departure Bay

While visiting Departure Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Thank you. We are group of 8 and we had a wonderful rest with 3 kids. Thanks a lot."
Ann Margaret 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Buccaneer Inn

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Nanaimo?
You'll be sure to have fun visiting Nanaimo's Central Nanaimo neighborhood. Are you looking for Central Nanaimo travel tips? Be sure to check out Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery while you're in the neighborhood.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Central Nanaimo?
Based on our traveler 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 neighborhood include Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo and Departure Bay Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in the Central Nanaimo area?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nanaimo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Central Nanaimo hotels and other accommodations 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 refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able 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 the best deals available in Central Nanaimo.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Central Nanaimo, check out Stones Marina and Townsite Marina. Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. Pryde Vista Golf Course, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and Buttertubs Marsh Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Nanaimo. While you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo, be sure to visit other sights like Arbutus Distillery or Nanaimo Ice Centre.