Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
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Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
Things to do

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,906
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,906
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,846
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Central Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,664 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,664
฿4,250 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,404 reviews)
"It's an old building but room was super clean and Cozy. Central location close to everywhere! We enjoyed our stay there!"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,015 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,015
฿4,658 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,020 reviews)
"Although the hotel was nice and clean it left a few things that were less than pleasing. Upon arrival they didn’t have my reservation, fortunately I had a copy of my confirmation. They were apologetic for the confusion and got me a room promptly but I am not sure it was quite ready for me as there ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,007 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,007
฿3,488 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy a garden, cable TV channels and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (939 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026

Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,592 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,592
฿4,167 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...

The Bluebird Motel
995 Terminal Ave N. Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,170 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,170
฿3,677 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (807 reviews)
"After a full day of travelling, we finally arrived. We received our key and went to our assigned room only to find that it was occupied (sorry for interrupting your bedroom time). We were moved to another room. Beds were a bit lumpy, but were clean. There was a broken outlet plate on the wall and ..."
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

The Spot
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,228 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,228
฿5,178 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (810 reviews)
"After doing the online check in earlier in the day I was told that I would get an online code and instructions to get into my room. I didn’t receive a code at check-in time so I called minutes after 4 pm to enquire. I was told that I would receive a code in 5-10 minutes as they were working on my ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Central Nanaimo
Find the best Central 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.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum 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.




