This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbor and is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal. The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking.
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Phil
From
United Kingdom
Comfortable room and a great view. We had a good meal in one of the two restaurants and staff were great. A good stop for catching the ferry from either location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 934 reviews
Boasting rooms with ocean or city views, Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo city center is 2 minutes’ walk to shops and restaurants on Harbourfront Walkway. A restaurant is located on site.
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Jacqueline
From
Switzerland
The rooms and the services met our expectations. very nice view over the bay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 912 reviews
Located in Nanaimo and within a 2-minute walk of Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
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Mary Lynn
From
United States
Painted Turtle Guesthouse was awesome. The kitchen and the communal space was very clean and spacious. Location was exceptional. John was wonderful providing great recommendations on hikes and so helpful with any questions I had.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 521 reviews
Located a few steps from Nanaimo Museum, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo offers 3-star accommodations in Nanaimo and has a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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Shannon
From
United States
Best hotel in Nanaimo probably, as it’s brand new and very comfy beds, nice decor, and sparkling clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 651 reviews
Just a 18-minute walk from Nanaimo Bastion and 0.9 miles from Newcastle Island Marine Park, Campbell Cottage B&B features accommodations in Nanaimo, with a terrace and a shared lounge.
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shelley
From
United States
It was like staying with family.
It’s conveniently located for walking to the waterfront, the old quarter and Bowen Park.
Breakfast was great. My favorites: granola and fruit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 182 reviews
Located just minutes away from the BC Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo city center, this hotel features a free, deluxe continental breakfast and guestrooms with a balcony. Free WiFi is provided on site.
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Daniel
From
Slovakia
Good location, had everything we needed, really nice staff :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,264 reviews
Located within a 8-minute walk of Nanaimo Museum and 1.2 miles of Nanaimo Bastion, Quality Inn provides rooms in Nanaimo. This 4-star inn offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi.
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Tiffany
From
Thailand
Very clean and modern. The room had vinyl plank floors rather than carpet which was a big win for the hotel, very nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 424 reviews
Offering a fitness center, Ramada Nanaimo is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available.
This Nanaimo property is located 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. An on-site restaurant is available. Free Wi-Fi is included.
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Say Jay
From
United States
The staff was super friendly and helpful and accommodating. The grounds were well maintained. The rooms were clean and tidy, even the floors were mopped. There were wonderful amenities that were all working well. It was in a great location and easy to access all the important areas.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 556 reviews
Renovated in 2024 to enhance your stay! Experience the vibrant heart of Downtown Nanaimo at Harbor Light Motel, just a 12-minute walk from the city center.
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david
From
Cayman Islands
Nice spacious room, close to ferry and downtown restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,183 reviews
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews
Very Good · 189 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Why did I wait so long to discover Nanaimo!?!
Why did I wait so long to discover Nanaimo!?! I was so wrong in my misconceptions about Nanaimo. What an amazing place! There is so much to do in or around Nanaimo it has become me defacto home base when touring southern Vancouver Island. If it's not in Nanaimo, it's probably a short drive from there. Even Victoria is only 90 minutes away and hotels in Nanaimo are almost half the price.
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Guest review byLacasse
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
The Gabriola Ferry crew is a wonderful team.
The Gabriola Ferry crew is a wonderful team. Very friendly and purposeful about their job. Short and sweet sailing!
The beaches are insanely beautiful! I saw deer and wild turkeys too. I usually only hear about Victoria and Tofino, but Gabriola is a hidden gem. Very warm and friendly people live here and there is a peaceful calm that you cannot find on the larger islands! WILL DEF COME AGAIN!
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Guest review byD
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
8.0
We walked to the beach from the place we stayed & took in a...
We walked to the beach from the place we stayed & took in a beautiful sunset. It was about a 10 minute walk. Is a quiet place to stay, even though the highway is relatively close by. We do much else in Lantzville itself. We chose Lantzville because of its central location to the places we wanted to travel to during our stay on.
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Guest review byDerrall
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
10
Lovely coffee shops and seaside park.
Lovely coffee shops and seaside park. But using a car and disabled it was difficult to find car route to seaside. We found 2 hour free parking available near The Vault restaurant and cafe with its excellent food and fun atmosphere. The map on my phone helped a lot. Asteras Greek restaurant has fabulous food and great service. You can access a side door rather than using stairway. It is popular so be sure to reserve.
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Guest review byMyrna
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
6.0
It is a small island with limited facilities, so go prepared...
It is a small island with limited facilities, so go prepared.
Visiting the Malaspina Galleries rock formation is a must see, close to the ferry terminal. Driving around the island is easy, although there are some unpaved roads that cross the centre.
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Guest review byBrian
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
8.0
We loved taking the little ferry to the floating Dinghy Dock...
We loved taking the little ferry to the floating Dinghy Dock pub for dinner. We were delighted by the Night Market....charming. We were disappointed by the Petroglyph Park...shocked to see so many of the rocks defaced by modern graffiti, But we enjoyed Englishman River Falls and Coombs. We took the Hullo ferry to Vancouver which was excellent.
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Guest review byDiana
Canada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
6.0
A charming island with few conveniences.
A charming island with few conveniences. The major coffee shop looks warm and welcoming but the coffee--my cappuccino, at least--seemed to be missing actual coffee. Or else it was just weak? Just water and foam?
Unfortunately we are used to more luxury and conveniences so its charms were largely lost on us.
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Guest review byArmstrong
Canada
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