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

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Catherine

Rp2.126.564

Rp2.466.813 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

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

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Courtney

Rp2.214.986

Rp2.569.384 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

3. Quality Inn

1.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Christine

Rp2.179.088

Rp2.527.742 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

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

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Manvir

Rp1.949.137

Rp2.260.999 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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

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

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

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

angus

Rp1.724.470

Rp2.000.386 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.

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 balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Ujagar

Rp2.171.555

Rp2.519.005 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

7. Harbour Light Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Ron

Rp1.890.530

Rp2.193.015 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

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, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Shelli

Rp1.633.520

Rp1.894.874 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

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.

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.6 km from Vancouver Island University

Jill

Rp1.936.967

Rp2.246.882 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Abril Guadalupe

Rp1.596.732

Rp1.852.209 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

11. Diplomat Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Lyndel

Rp1.903.304

Rp2.207.833 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

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

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Danielle

Rp1.429.666

Rp1.658.464 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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 motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

13. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Rex

Rp1.712.974

Rp1.987.050 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

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

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

10 km from Vancouver Island University

Elizabeth

Rp2.504.606

Rp2.905.344 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

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

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

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Robert

Rp2.803.222

Rp3.223.705 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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 wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

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.

16. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Jenny

Rp1.712.974

Rp1.987.101 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

7.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Anette

Rp2.191.355

Rp2.541.997 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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

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

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

18. Inn On Long Lake

7.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Balneet

Rp2.517.727

Rp2.920.614 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

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

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

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Michael

Rp2.241.860

Rp2.600.557 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

20. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.5 km from Vancouver Island University

David

Rp1.372.018

Rp1.591.592 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,773 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	9.0 Wonderful 1,377 reviews	View
Quality Inn	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,444 reviews	View

Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly and nice stay"

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Stay in Nanaimo! We had a wonderful time staying here with the family! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we checked in, making us feel right at home for our whole trip. Housekeeping cleaned our rooms every day, which was such a nice touch and made things so much easier while traveling with kids. Breakfast was included and delicious — a great way to fuel up before a day of exploring. The location was perfect too, just a short trip from a great crabbing spot, so we got to spend an afternoon out on the water catching crabs, which was a highlight of the trip! Overall, a clean, comfortable hotel with genuinely kind staff and a super convenient location. Highly recommend for families visiting Nanaimo — we'll definitely be back!"

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"Beautifully appointed bedroom, clean and well lit bathroom, maybe needs a little fix up on the floor in front of the TV of room 105...other than that it was awesome."

Quality Inn

8/10 Good

"Shiv was a big help changing our reservation with expedia, ty"

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Staffs were really helpful and friendly ."

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place."

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay thank you for the great room"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Frond desk staff were very helpful. Continental breakfast was pretty good."

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable for a family of 4. Clean tidy room and well maintained. The linens and towels were clean and were neatly replaced or done each day. The stay included complimentary continental breakfast which was really good. The lady at the breakfast counter was really courteous and was replenishing food frequently. All of the front staff were really courteous and were helpful. The hotel did not have a pool but the gym was not in good shape with most of the equipments were old or not working. But that was not much of an issue as overall the stay was a great experience. The location of the hotel is very central and easy to access malls, beaches and lakes. I would definitely like to revisit and probably have an additional night of stay as there is so much to explore in Nanaimo."

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

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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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

8.0/10 (189 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Nanaimo Aquatic Centre during your stay in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vancouver Island University?

Vancouver Island University is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Vancouver Island University?

Adjacent to Vancouver Island University, Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options within 5 miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.

How many hotels are there close to Vancouver Island University?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Vancouver Island University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vancouver Island University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Vancouver Island University.

What can I see and do near Vancouver Island University?

You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Petroglyph Park and Beach Estates Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre.

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Our top choices for Vancouver Island University hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Quality Inn

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Harbour Light Motel

8. The Spot

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

11. Diplomat Motel

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. The Bluebird Motel

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

16. Buccaneer Inn

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

18. Inn On Long Lake

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

20. Departure Bay Motel

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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Spot

Quality Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

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