Central Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo

Visit Central Nanaimo
Stay near popular Central Nanaimo attractions
Things to do

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,555
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,850
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,555
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Central Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,479 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,479
฿2,875 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,509 reviews)
"The room was no smoking, all we smelt was smoke in the room. It was overwhelming and quit brutal. We had the window open the whole night."
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
315 Rosehill Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,512 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,512
฿4,074 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,052 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Departure Bay Motel
2011 Estevan Rd Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,316 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
฿2,316
฿2,686 total
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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 ฿1,969 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿1,969
฿2,284 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"The property was too loud for me, and we had a non refundable reservation. The staff was very accommodating to having us check other rooms, but at the end refunded our stay."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2026

Buccaneer Inn
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,528 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿2,528
฿2,933 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Poor"
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2026

The Spot
950 Terminal Avenue N Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,337 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
฿2,337
฿2,711 total
15 Oct - 16 Oct
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! (850 reviews)
"We stayed three nights. Thought about moving after the first night, but hung in and it was fine. Pros: --Staff was limited, but very friendly and easy to get more towels, tea etc. They even found us a nice lamp which *really* helped the room ambience. --Price was good and conveniently located. --Unit ..."
Reviewed on 29 Sept 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 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.




