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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 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.

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.

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$209

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,892 reviews)

"We had a very nice stay. Close to many places and a great place to walk along the harbour. We requested rooms beside each other and that is exactly what we got. We appreciated that and the free parking too"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$179

1 Nov - 2 Nov

includes taxes & fees

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

70 Church St Nanaimo BC

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

AU$169

31 Oct - 1 Nov

includes taxes & fees

8.4/10 Very good! (1,007 reviews)

"The hotel was wonderful, nice staff, great restaurants, our room was so clean and bed was so comfortable!! Will definitely be back on our next trip!"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2026

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Stay near popular Downtown Nanaimo attractions

Bastion

8.2/10 (306 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Bastion. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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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