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Our top choices for Nanaimo motels

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

2. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (792 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay"
Canada
Kasey
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

3. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

4. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (861 reviews)
"Good stay."
Canada
Jason
The price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Spot
A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.

5. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay with lots of activities for everyone."
Canada
Jason
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Tide's Inn
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is AU$89
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

7. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (557 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A pool area with water rides and a large building resembling a house.

8. The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
Parksville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (160 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay at Tide's Out. Lovely room and great staff, all at a very competative price."
United Kingdom
Graham
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
The Tide’s Out
A rabbit in a grassy area with a building in the background.

9. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (479 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Skylite Motel
A patio area with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring potted plants, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

10. Buena Vista by the Sea

Buena Vista by the Sea
2.5 star property
Qualicum Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (513 reviews)
"Warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable stay = a travel trifecta!"
United States
Lisa
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Buena Vista by the Sea
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen visible in the background.

11. Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
Parksville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (271 reviews)
"Excellent place for short stays"
Canada
Rob
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Arbutus Grove Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

12. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
Heritage Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff."
Canada
Rene
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Holiday House Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a refrigerator, and a mirror.

13. Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
3.0 star property
Qualicum Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (660 reviews)
"Great place to plan a family vacation with children."
Canada
Lyzbeth
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Riverside Resort & RV Park
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (848 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

15. South Shore Motel

South Shore Motel
2.0 star property
Lake Cowichan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (273 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United Kingdom
Shelley
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
South Shore Motel
A coastal hotel with a rocky shoreline, a large tree, and a view of the sea.

16. Sechelt Inn

Sechelt Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Sechelt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (105 reviews)
"Perfectly located the room was beautiful and the staff amazing"
Canada
Carolyn
The price is AU$223
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Sechelt Inn
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the street, and hanging red pendant lights.

17. Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Duncan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (969 reviews)
"Great place to stay good staff clean rooms a older motel but doing some upgrades comfy beds a budget friendly motel have stayed 2 times"
Canada
monica
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Thunderbird Motor Inn
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

18. Oceanside Villas

Oceanside Villas
2.0 star property
Sechelt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (346 reviews)
"A great place"
Canada
scott
The price is AU$175
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Oceanside Villas
A wooden pier with benches overlooking a body of water, a sign indicating caution, and a view of houses and trees in the background.

19. Croftinn & Motel

Croftinn & Motel
2.0 star property
Crofton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (226 reviews)
"Good value, condition in line with pricing. Great location and staff were friendly."
Canada
Tom
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Croftinn & Motel
A restaurant with a high, curved glass ceiling allowing natural light, seating with a view, and a decorative metal sculpture on the counter.

20. Fuller Lake Motel

Fuller Lake Motel
2.5 star property
Chemainus
7.4 out of 10, Good, (430 reviews)
"There is plenty of parking, rooms are clean, very comfortable beds and clean, staff is very nice and pleasant to deal with, they are pet friendly for people who are traveling with pets(dogs only)"
Canada
Rodney
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Fuller Lake Motel
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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"We had an excellent night at the Harbour light in! It’s not far from the ferry terminal (great for staying the night before or after a Vancouver trip) and there’s plenty to do and see near by. It’s also in a quiet area and the room given to us was very tidy (they also took us in as a last minute booking). We unfortunately had our car broken into during our stay (not a reflection of the motel whatsoever) and the staff was super supportive in trying to help us out with the nitty gritty of our unexpected situation. Yes, they have plenty of cameras facing the parking lot (should this be a concern)."
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel

Find out more about Nanaimo

Nanaimo Motels information

Number of reviews
5,379
Accommodation
18 Motels
Lowest Price
AU$89
Highest Price
AU$223

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nanaimo?
If you're having a hard time finding motels in Nanaimo, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 134 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in Nanaimo?
Harbour Light Motel: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Departure Bay Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as air conditioning. It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites: Enjoy access to the terrace and restaurant, as well as room amenities such as a microwave. Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Buccaneer Inn: It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. The Spot: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels will I be able to find in Nanaimo?
Expedia has 9 affordable motels in Nanaimo.
What can I do in Nanaimo?
While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, explore the bustling port and enjoy the scenic seaside. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Protection Island, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Departure Bay Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company. To learn more about local history, take some time at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Old City Quarter, Nanaimo Museum and Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
What's the weather like in Nanaimo?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Nanaimo to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of 4°C. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 226 mm of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Nanaimo while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Nanaimo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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