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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Sharon

P7,912

P9,178 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

William

P4,770

P5,533 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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

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

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

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Dorothy

P6,774

P7,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

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

P6,043

P7,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

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

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.6 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Steven

P6,398

P7,421 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Evgeny

P4,665

P5,412 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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 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

P6,625

P7,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

P4,072

P4,724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

1.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Ralph

P6,474

P7,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 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.

10. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

miles

P4,369

P5,068 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

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

11. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 0.4 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Abril Guadalupe

P5,567

P6,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

12. Diplomat Motel

1.1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Louie

P4,409

P5,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

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

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Sheldon

P4,278

P4,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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.

14. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Tyler

P4,838

P5,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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 hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

10.5 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

James

P6,689

P7,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

An indoor swimming pool with a yellow slide, blue steps, and a seating area with chairs.

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

A rustic wooden building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17.9 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Lorraine

P8,410

P9,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

17. Inn On Long Lake

8.1 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Sage

P7,375

P8,556 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

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

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

6.7 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Patti

P6,489

P7,527 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

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

A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8.3 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Paulette

P6,903

P8,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.

A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

14 km from Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Abraham

P2,165

P2,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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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 1,892 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	9.0 Wonderful 1,378 reviews	View
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,007 reviews	View

Top Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn

8/10 Good

"Clean room and good parking. Comfy bed too. Great for a short stay."

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Great value and an unexpected charming find. Food was amazing incredible wine list and whiskey bar. We go back in a second. It will now be mine Nanaimo hotel I use."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was wonderful, nice staff, great restaurants, our room was so clean and bed was so comfortable!! Will definitely be back on our next trip!"

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"The room had a few cleaning issues (hair in the shower, orange peel on the coffee table), but the staff was very helpful, and the morning views over the lake were great."

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very nice stay. Close to many places and a great place to walk along the harbour. We requested rooms beside each other and that is exactly what we got. We appreciated that and the free parking too"

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good

"Good rooms and good rates"

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"I liked the location to the ferry."

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

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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'"

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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 at Vancouver Island Conference Centre during your trip to Nanaimo.

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Nanaimo Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Nanaimo Art Gallery in 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

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Casino 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, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place 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 traveler 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 will I be able to find close to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations 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, the majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view 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. Buccaneer Inn

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

4. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. The Spot

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Departure Bay Motel

11. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

12. Diplomat Motel

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

14. The Bluebird Motel

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17. Inn On Long Lake

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Compare popular hotels close to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Top Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Inn On Long Lake

Coast Bastion Hotel

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Spot

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

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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