Where to Stay in Nanaimo

Nanaimo has no shortage of comfortable lodgings, whether that means a king-sized bed and feather pillow in a room with a view, or a seaside campground with an RV hook-up and a hot shower facility. In Nanaimo you can settle in with a well-appointed suite at a high-rise hotel overlooking the sailboats in Nanaimo Harbour, or you can book a room in an affordable guest house or hostel in the midst of lively inner city cafes, restaurants and nightlife.

To see what’s available during your stay here in Nanaimo, check out the Book Your Stay tool below. Simply enter the dates and find available properties. If you’d like to learn more about a specific property, browse our accommodation listings below.

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Nanaimo Hotels & Motels

A comfortable motel or hotel room is never far away in the Harbour City. Whether you’re seeking a luxury oceanview suite, or just a cozy room with beds and basic amenities, Nanaimo hotels and motels offer dozens of choices to suit your needs. Friendly hotels, motels and lodges line the Island Highway 19A from north to south, many with pools and other attractions like lakefront locations and views.

As Vancouver Island’s Hub City, Nanaimo offers a wide variety of brand name hotels, where quality and comfort are always part of the package. Most of the city’s finest hotels are located downtown, and in the Long Lake area in north-central Nanaimo. More affordable Nanaimo motels can be found throughout the city, with the greatest variety located downtown, near Terminal Avenue and Nicol Street. Ferry passengers will find the selection of lodging in this area especially convenient.

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Nanaimo Bed & Breakfasts

For a true taste of Island life, enjoy a hosted stay with the gracious proprietors of one of the excellent local bed & breakfasts. Nanaimo’s plentiful B&B’s offer a range of accommodations, from luxury waterfront homes to rural forested retreats to quaint city bungalows.