Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Central Nanaimo
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 ฿3,957 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,957
฿4,590 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,362 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff ."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿5,078 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿5,078
฿5,891 total
20 Aug - 21 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 breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,009 reviews)
"unvacuumed, tv didnt work & didnt fix until next day (no discount offered). I could go on... but the beds were comfortable."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,635 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,635
฿4,216 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
505 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,040 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,040
฿3,526 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (918 reviews)
"There is not enough parking. There is a sign that says no smoking within 5 feet of any doors or windows, this must surely be a suggestion as people smoke on the patio, 2 feet from the door. Our room smelled like smoke. Our sink was plugged and our fridge didn't work. The electrical outlet in the ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
The Spot
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,293 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,293
฿5,258 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (798 reviews)
"Staff were excellent, very polite and helpful. Great location for ferry, 20.mins to Nanaimo to Tsawwassen. Easy check in and out, no keys needed. Right on the main road but our room was at the back so not too noisy. Tiny parking lot. Not the nicest area but ok for a quick overnight on the way to ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Buccaneer Inn
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,280 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,280
฿4,965 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (959 reviews)
"Great location very close to the ferry terminal. No AC and the ceiling fan in our room was broken. An oscillating fan was provided, but it was set on a 4 hour timer so we needed to turn it on again when it turned off in the middle of the night. Overall a good stay and would stay again."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
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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 Nanaimo 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.
