Central Nanaimo Travel Guide

Nanaimo

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

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Top hotels in Central Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.713.997 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.713.997
Rp1.988.236 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,467 reviews)
"We are satisfied with the room although the bed for me was not terribly comfortable. Good shower pressure and hot water. Breakfast options were limited but good. The motel is in a good location very close to the walking path along the water and about a 10 minute walk to the center."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.888.571 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.888.571
Rp2.190.743 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2 out of 5
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.131.238 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
Rp1.131.238
Rp1.312.287 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy a garden, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

2 out of 5
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.037.920 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.037.920
Rp1.203.988 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (755 reviews)
"Staff was helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Departure Bay Motel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 out of 5
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.133.142 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
Rp1.133.142
Rp1.314.445 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The property is for sure dated, but mostly clean, staff were friendly. The only not clean thing i noticed was dust in places like the front of cabinets, but a busy summer is just ending, ive worked jobs like these so I get it. Overall my experience was good. Just to note there is no AC, this was ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Buccaneer Inn
The Spot

The Spot

2 out of 5
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.256.928 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
Rp1.256.928
Rp1.458.035 total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (836 reviews)
"Fynn the manager went above and beyond to help us get situated and upgrade our room for no extra cost. The property was nice - very modern and obviously recent. My only minor complaint is their style choice to focus on appearance over functionality, but some people like that so not a real issue. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

The Spot
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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

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

Departure Bay

If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

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.



Central Nanaimo Travel Guide