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Our top choices for Nanaimo family-friendly hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
฿4,018
฿4,661 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

2. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo
฿3,611
฿4,189 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
  • Coastal family retreats just steps from the beach, with free breakfast and comfy beds for all ages to enjoy perfect holiday rest.
฿3,191
฿3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

4. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
Nanaimo
  • Welcoming kid-friendly haven just minutes from adventure, featuring complimentary cots and aquatic fun nearby.
฿4,037
฿4,683 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Quality Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

5. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
฿4,659
฿5,404 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Inn On Long Lake
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
  • Family fun flourishes at Days Inn Nanaimo with pool, hot tub, and free breakfast daily.
฿3,588
฿4,163 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

7. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo
฿3,183
฿3,692 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Buccaneer Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.
A multi-story resort with outdoor dining areas, string lights, and a sign indicating it's a beach club.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.

8. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
  • Beachfront family fun with indoor pool, bikes, and games—kids explore the sand while parents relax with ocean views.
฿7,027
฿8,627 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
THE Beach Club Resort
A pool area with lounge chairs and wooden pergolas.
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A balcony with wicker chairs and cushions, overlooking a coastal landscape with a beach and distant mountains.

9. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
  • Create fun-filled beach days and resort adventures for kids with memorable pools, beach access, and cabanas at Parksville.
฿5,612
฿6,454 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a parking lot with cars.
A modern building with a stone facade, large glass entrance, and outdoor seating area.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

10. Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
฿6,384
฿7,342 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Qualicum Beach Inn
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Nanaimo

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
All-inclusive
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with pools in Nanaimo

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
฿3,588
฿4,163 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.
A beach with multiple sandbars and people enjoying the water.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
Parksville
฿7,027
฿8,627 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
THE Beach Club Resort
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
฿5,612
฿6,454 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by stone walls and greenery.
A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, and a parking lot with cars.
A modern building with a stone facade, large glass entrance, and outdoor seating area.
An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.

Qualicum Beach Inn

Qualicum Beach Inn
Qualicum Beach
฿6,384
฿7,342 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Qualicum Beach Inn
A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table overlooking a salt flat with distant mountains.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a building with a sloped roof, and a view of the sea.
A family walking along a beach with a row of houses in the background.
A modern kitchen with a large island, sliding glass doors to a patio, and a view of the outdoors.

Ocean Sands Resort

Ocean Sands Resort
Parksville
฿5,885
฿6,768 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Ocean Sands Resort
A campground with multiple RVs, a swimming pool, and a building with a blue roof.
A beach with a paved walkway, a parking area, and a view of the water and distant trees.
A deli case with various food items including sandwiches, pastries, and dairy products.
A row of cabins with a wooden deck and outdoor seating area.

Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
Qualicum Beach
฿3,595
฿4,135 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Riverside Resort & RV Park
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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
฿4,018
฿4,661 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
฿3,191
฿3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
Nanaimo
฿4,659
฿5,404 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Inn On Long Lake
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Nanaimo
฿3,588
฿4,163 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.
A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Parksville
฿5,612
฿6,454 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"The room was very clean, which I appreciate. Had a great view of the lake from my room. It was a typical hotel room so you could hear your neighbours above you. Bed was comfortable but was squeaky. Overall it was a good stay. No restaurant in the hotel so had to find other places to eat if you don’t want the continental breakfast."
Bobbi 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic Stay in Nanaimo! We had a wonderful time staying here with the family! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we checked in, making us feel right at home for our whole trip. Housekeeping cleaned our rooms every day, which was such a nice touch and made things so much easier while traveling with kids. Breakfast was included and delicious — a great way to fuel up before a day of exploring. The location was perfect too, just a short trip from a great crabbing spot, so we got to spend an afternoon out on the water catching crabs, which was a highlight of the trip! Overall, a clean, comfortable hotel with genuinely kind staff and a super convenient location. Highly recommend for families visiting Nanaimo — we'll definitely be back!"
Dianne 3-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Staffs were really helpful and friendly ."
Setare 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay thank you for the great room"
Jay 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Frond desk staff were very helpful. Continental breakfast was pretty good."
Kulvinder 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for our little family break"
Manvir 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Nice and clean!"
Nadejda 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Harbour Light Motel

Frequently asked questions

What's Nanaimo like for family-friendly holidays?
The walkable destination of Nanaimo is a great choice if you've been considering a holiday with the children. The boating, excursions and island setting are just a few things that make this an attractive holiday destination for families. Take to the air and fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is the closest airport, or Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Nanaimo?
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo is a hotel with an indoor pool and a restaurant, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good options for your family trip include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Quality Inn.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Nanaimo?
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's there to see and do with your family in Nanaimo?
While you and your family are visiting Nanaimo, you may want to explore some child-friendly attractions such as Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Frank Crane Arena and Woodgrove Shopping Centre.