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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Sharon
Rp1.969.013
Rp2.284.055 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

2. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
3.2 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Brandon
Rp1.021.698
Rp1.561.415 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
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 modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Brandon
Rp1.907.685
Rp2.212.915 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Evgeny
Rp1.266.690
Rp1.469.360 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Elisabeth
Rp1.865.546
Rp2.164.033 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

6. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Jason
Rp1.241.604
Rp1.440.260 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Spot
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 living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

7. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Chris
Rp1.341.939
Rp1.556.649 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
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.
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.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.6 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Ralph
Rp1.755.808
Rp2.036.736 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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 building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

9. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
Rp1.567.685
Rp1.818.515 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

10. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Louie
Rp1.367.022
Rp1.585.745 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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 bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

11. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
shu
Rp1.045.834
Rp1.213.138 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

12. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
laurie
Rp1.362.381
Rp1.580.362 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
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 rustic wooden building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a garden with various plants and flowers.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
17.9 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Lorraine
Rp2.415.489
Rp2.777.813 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
Room

14. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
10 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
James
Rp1.865.546
Rp2.164.033 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
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.
Room
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.

15. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
William
Rp1.343.193
Rp1.558.154 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
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 bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
7.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Patti
Rp1.827.169
Rp2.119.511 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
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 deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

17. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
7.5 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Sage
Rp2.189.743
Rp2.540.152 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

18. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
7.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
david
Rp1.943.930
Rp2.254.959 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
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.

19. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.5 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Kasey
Rp1.230.319
Rp1.427.221 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
Exterior
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

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
13.8 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Abraham
Rp609.516
Rp707.038 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,889 reviews
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A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
Bethlehem Centre
8.8
Excellent
84 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,008 reviews
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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,519 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,071 reviews
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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice location easy walk up the hill from the ferry terminal."
miles 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Departure Bay Motel
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"A clean and comfortable one night stay. Good view of the sunrise over the sea. It is on the Trans Canada highway so quite noisy and room had a bit of a stale smell but for the price cannot complain"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"All good"
Rushil 1-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Need to go up bunch of stairs into a non automatic door to enter the hotel. Room was clean. Bed was good."
Jihwan 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"Clean and well maintained, however the bed was too soft. Good value for the price."
Lawrence 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Inn On Long Lake
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"It was a nice 2-night stay at The Spot. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The AC, heater, and microwave all worked well. I especially liked that the bathroom featured both a rain shower and a handheld shower spray. Note for visitors: 1 King Bed Suites are located on the ground level, while 2 Queen Rooms are on the second floor."
Joey 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Spot
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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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Nanaimo Ice Centre

Catch an event at Nanaimo Ice Centre during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Colliery Dam Park

After visiting Colliery Dam Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Morrell Nature Sanctuary

You can take time to visit Morrell Nature Sanctuary during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Buttertubs Marsh Park

You can take time to visit Buttertubs Marsh Park during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a stop at Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Bowen Park

Bowen Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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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 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Vancouver Island University?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Vancouver Island University. Other good options within 5 miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels are there close to Vancouver Island University?
Expedia has 9 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?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Enjoy the outdoors at Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park or Jack Point and Biggs Park.