Downtown Nanaimo Holidays

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo

Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown 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.

A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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 Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Deals

Coast Bastion Hotel

11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$192

4 Oct - 5 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC

AU$186

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

9/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)

"Great experience. The young lady at the front desk was able to accommodate our request for an early check in, which helped us a lot. The room was clean and welcoming, and our kids loves the pool. Everyone we spoke to was polite and pleasant."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

70 Church St Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$188

28 Sept - 29 Sept

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)

"Overall it’s a budget friendly, clean, comfy hotel. Staff was lovely."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

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Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions

Nanaimo Museum

8.2/10 (125 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Nanaimo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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