Downtown Nanaimo Travel Guide
Nanaimo

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

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,902
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,902
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Downtown Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,708 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿3,708
฿4,301 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,877 reviews)
"Loved it. Fantastic property and close to everything we wanted. Enjoyed using the 24 hour fitness center. Would absolutely stay again 😊"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,598 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,598
฿4,174 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,492 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,492
฿4,050 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Highly Recommend! I recently had the pleasure of staying at this location and the property exceeded all expectations! It was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The location was perfect—close to everything, peaceful and quiet. I wouldn’t hesitate to book ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
121 Bastion St Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,952 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿2,952
฿3,425 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry ...

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿6,112 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿6,112
฿7,029 total
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a lovely room with a fireplace overlooking the ocean. The bed was very comfortable and we found the path to the beach very accessible despite our age. We thought our accommodation was fair Value and when we return to Parksville area again in the next year or two we will certainly reserve at ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,484 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,484
฿2,881 total
12 Oct - 13 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 ...
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Where to stay in Downtown Nanaimo
Find the best Downtown 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.

Central Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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.




