Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Activities

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
AU$255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Downtown Nanaimo Hotel Deals

Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$254 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$254
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)
"Great stay, terrific location, convenient parking and incredibly helpful staff."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$230 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$230
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$229 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$229
12 Aug - 13 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Breakfast"
Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$147 per night from 22 July to 23 July
AU$147
22 July - 23 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...
7.8/10 Good! (282 reviews)
"This guesthouse located in downtown Nanaimo. If you are not picky about the room size,"
Reviewed on 17 July 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$171 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$171
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very good! (1,362 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff ."
Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$227 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$227
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Departure Bay
If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
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.





