What is Downtown Nanaimo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that Nanaimo's Downtown Nanaimo neighborhood has to offer. Be sure to check out Bastion and Nanaimo Museum as part of your Downtown Nanaimo travel plans.

What's the best accommodation in Downtown Nanaimo?

Based on our traveler 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 be able to 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 accommodations in Downtown Nanaimo.

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

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review top deals in Downtown Nanaimo.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Nanaimo?

Sights like Nanaimo Museum, The Port Theatre, and Nanaimo Art Gallery can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Nanaimo. Bastion and Casino Nanaimo are also a couple of places to visit in the neighborhood. 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.

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Our top choices for Downtown Nanaimo hotels

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Dan

P8,595 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

2. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

Steven

P6,738 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Alannah

P7,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

4. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo

Lynne

P6,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Wallace

P6,562 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 0.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Stuti

P4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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

7. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

0.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Yusuf

P6,633 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Ralph

P6,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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.

9. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

William

P5,512 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

Kimberly

P5,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

11. Harbour Light Motel

1.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Robert

P4,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Paulette

P7,978 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

13. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.6 km from Downtown Nanaimo

James

P7,337 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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

14. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Downtown Nanaimo

En chi

P5,049 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

15. Inn On Long Lake

8.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Justin

P8,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Jayda

P4,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

17. Diplomat Motel

1.3 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Louie

P4,890 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.4 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Cheryl

P7,498 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

19. Bethlehem Centre

5.2 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Brandon

P5,526 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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

20. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Downtown Nanaimo

Tyler

P6,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 13 - Nov 14

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,912 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,378 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	2.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)	1.5 star property	7.8 Good 298 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,007 reviews	View

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

Central Nanaimo

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Departure Bay

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