Central Nanaimo Holidays

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Our guide on where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Find the best Central Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Nanaimo
A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.

Departure Bay

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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.

Our pick of the best Central Nanaimo Hotel Deals

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$157
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,450 reviews)
"Clean, good staff, and the parking lots"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$198
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very good! (1,017 reviews)
"Excellent location, large rooms and breakfast included!"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
AU$117
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (980 reviews)
"We walked into the room stinking like pure cigarette smoke, it was horrible. There was no one at the front desk to speak to about this issue as they close 9pm. The blue comforter on both beds were dirty and the window was open with the a:c until they had set up, so it was constant noise all night ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions

Maffeo Sutton Park

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Maffeo Sutton Park.
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Activities

Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

AU$595
per traveller
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
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