What's it like in Central Nanaimo?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Nanaimo's Central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central Nanaimo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Central Nanaimo?

Based on our traveller 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 neighbourhood include Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo and The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites .

How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Nanaimo?

If you're searching for places to stay in Nanaimo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 20 Central Nanaimo hotels and other accommodation options 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 fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Nanaimo.

What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Central Nanaimo, look into Stones Marina and Townsite Marina. Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. 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, make sure that you visit other sights such as Arbutus Distillery or Nanaimo Ice Centre.

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

1. The Spot

Central Nanaimo

Shelli

Rp1.458.035 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Stephan

Rp1.988.236 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 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.

3. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo

James

Rp1.314.445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

4. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Rick

Rp2.190.743 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

5. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo

Torben

Rp1.203.988 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo

Daelyn

Rp1.312.287 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

7. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo

Dean

Rp1.882.197 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Central Nanaimo

Sam

Rp2.580.390 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.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Central Nanaimo

Manjusha

Rp2.344.646 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Central Nanaimo

Manvir

Rp2.361.365 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

11. Quality Inn

2.7 km from Central Nanaimo

Christine

Rp2.520.641 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

12. Bethlehem Centre

3.8 km from Central Nanaimo

Erin

Rp1.580.686 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

13. Harbour Light Motel

3.4 km from Central Nanaimo

Ron

Rp1.840.960 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

14. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

5.9 km from Central Nanaimo

Cheryl

Rp2.282.790 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

4.3 km from Central Nanaimo

Darlene

Rp2.250.389 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

16. Inn On Long Lake

5.8 km from Central Nanaimo

Robin

Rp2.823.397 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

20.3 km from Central Nanaimo

Nicole Di

Rp3.065.419 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

18. Diplomat Motel

3.6 km from Central Nanaimo

Glen

Rp1.605.317 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

4.6 km from Central Nanaimo

Wendy

Rp2.272.633 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

8.1 km from Central Nanaimo

Allison

Rp2.656.137 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Central Nanaimo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 1007 1,007 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.5 star property	8.2 1037 1,037 reviews	View
The Spot	2.0 star property	8.2 836 836 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.0 star property	8.2 1467 1,467 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	2.0 star property	7.8 755 755 reviews	View

Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

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A calm sea with a large cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by forested islands.

Departure Bay

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

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Downtown Nanaimo

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

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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.

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Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Très belle chambre et localisation optimal"

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"My friends and I stayed for just a Night here. The room we had I would say is quite big and cozy. The smell of the room is okay and not terrible. Some old building sometimes gives terrible smell but the room we have doesnt maybe because they have no inside smoking, which is nice. I think they keep the room clean but there was an old stained arm chair in the room. Im not a germaphobe but I would trust myself to seat in it. There was a burned out bulb in the sink area. I woulnd mind it but some wish they could have maintain it. The free breakfast they offer is okay and offeres basic items like cereals, waffles/toast/oatmeal/yogurt. The front desk service we had that night was very nice and accommodating, explained everything well to us."

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Our top choices for Central Nanaimo hotels

1. The Spot

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

3. Buccaneer Inn

4. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Departure Bay Motel

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

7. The Bluebird Motel

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

11. Quality Inn

12. Bethlehem Centre

13. Harbour Light Motel

14. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

16. Inn On Long Lake

17. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

18. Diplomat Motel

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

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