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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

1. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,514 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is £65
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Travelodge 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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

3. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,064 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

4. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (861 reviews)
"Good stay."
Canada
Jason
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

5. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (792 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay"
Canada
Kasey
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Departure Bay Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is £47
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

7. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (848 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.6 mi from Central Nanaimo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,883 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is £97
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.7 mi from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,375 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is £94
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.5 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

11. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
1.7 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great modern hotel close to the downtown area."
Canada
Paul
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.6 mi from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,111 reviews)
"Stayed here for a place to rest our heads for an overnight, but after seeing how lovely it is to stay here we are planning to come back for longer so we can enjoy it properly!"
Canada
Sage
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
2.7 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,530 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is £86
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

14. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
2.1 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

15. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.9 mi from Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is £90
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.6 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,009 reviews)
"All round a first class place to stay."
Canada
david
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

17. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
2.3 mi from Central Nanaimo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
The price is £59
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

18. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.6 mi from Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is £75
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
2.2 mi from Central Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (557 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5 mi from Central Nanaimo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is £91
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
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Compare popular hotels in Central Nanaimo

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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.
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,514 reviews
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A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
861 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
792 reviews
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A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
1,002 reviews
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Where to stay in Central Nanaimo

Find the best Central Nanaimo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.

Departure Bay

If you're spending some time in Departure Bay, Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal 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.

Top Central Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"The outdoor hot tub experience was exceptional."
Mohsen 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central Nanaimo?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring Nanaimo's Central Nanaimo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central Nanaimo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Central Nanaimo?
Based on our traveller data, Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay in Central Nanaimo. This hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good options for your stay in the neighbourhood include Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo and Departure Bay Motel.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Central Nanaimo?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nanaimo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 21 Central Nanaimo hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central Nanaimo, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Central Nanaimo.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Central Nanaimo, look into Stones Marina and Townsite Marina. Maffeo Sutton Park and Chinese Cemetery are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Pryde Vista Golf Course, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Buttertubs Marsh Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central Nanaimo. While you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo, make sure that you visit other sights such as Arbutus Distillery or Nanaimo Ice Centre.