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Our top choices for Nanaimo motels

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.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"great stay for the price!"
Canada
James
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

2. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (848 reviews)
"Good value."
United States
Leah
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

3. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (767 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is £56
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

4. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place for a good price. Would recommend"
Canada
Jaden
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

5. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is £60
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.

6. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location close to the beach!"
Canada
Brigitte
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Tide's Inn
A pool area with water rides and a large building resembling a house.

7. The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
Parksville
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (139 reviews)
"Very nice motel, fully renovated and well done. Came with free mini golf across the toad which was a nice touch. Quiet area, comfortable bed and well appointed room. Great stay, good value!"
Canada
Curtis
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
The Tide’s Out
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen visible in the background.

8. Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
Parksville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (267 reviews)
"Excellent place for short stays"
Canada
Rob
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Arbutus Grove Motel
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

9. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (554 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay it was affordable and convenient. I will stay here again!!"
Canada
Glen
The price is £67
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A rabbit in a grassy area with a building in the background.

10. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (472 reviews)
"We stayed one night it was excellent. The staff is friendly very clean room ,free parking and convenient."
Canada
Eshetu
The price is £61
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Skylite Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

11. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
Heritage Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (295 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff."
Canada
Rene
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Holiday House Motel
A patio area with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring potted plants, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

12. Buena Vista by the Sea

Buena Vista by the Sea
2.5 star property
Qualicum Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (505 reviews)
"Warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable stay = a travel trifecta!"
United States
Lisa
The price is £82
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Buena Vista by the Sea
A campground with multiple RVs, a swimming pool, and a building with a blue roof.

13. Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
3.0 star property
Qualicum Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (655 reviews)
"Great place to plan a family vacation with children."
Canada
Lyzbeth
The price is £84
includes taxes & fees
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Riverside Resort & RV Park
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

14. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (842 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 £79
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A coastal hotel with a rocky shoreline, a large tree, and a view of the sea.

15. Sechelt Inn

Sechelt Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Sechelt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (90 reviews)
"Perfectly located the room was beautiful and the staff amazing"
Canada
Carolyn
The price is £101
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sechelt Inn
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the street, and hanging red pendant lights.

16. Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Duncan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (954 reviews)
"Stay was okay For the price - excellent"
Canada
ANASTACIO
The price is £55
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Thunderbird Motor Inn
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

17. South Shore Motel

South Shore Motel
2.0 star property
Lake Cowichan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (267 reviews)
"A great place to stay."
United Kingdom
Shelley
The price is £71
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
South Shore Motel
A restaurant with a high, curved glass ceiling allowing natural light, seating with a view, and a decorative metal sculpture on the counter.

18. Fuller Lake Motel

Fuller Lake Motel
2.5 star property
Chemainus
7.4 out of 10, Good, (429 reviews)
"There is plenty of parking, rooms are clean, very comfortable beds and clean, staff is very nice and pleasant to deal with, they are pet friendly for people who are traveling with pets(dogs only)"
Canada
Rodney
The price is £62
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Fuller Lake Motel
A compact hotel room with two beds, a small kitchenette, a dining table, and a chair.

19. Falcon Nest Motel

Falcon Nest Motel
2.0 star property
Duncan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (71 reviews)
"Very friendly staff"
United States
Katya
The price is £51
includes taxes & fees
23 Oct - 24 Oct
Falcon Nest Motel
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

20. Oceanside Villas

Oceanside Villas
2.0 star property
Sechelt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (344 reviews)
"A great place"
Canada
scott
The price is £92
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Oceanside Villas
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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"We loved being able to walk the paths behind the Inn & sit out at the water on the Adirondack chairs & relax. Breakfast was sufficient. The only thing that was annoying was the liquid soap on the sink - it should either be thicker or in a different dispenser as it is like water & sprays in all directions."
JANICE 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake

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Nanaimo Motels information

Number of reviews
7,574
Accommodation
18 Motels
Lowest Price
£51
Highest Price
£101

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nanaimo?
If you're having a hard time finding motels in Nanaimo, consider some of the motels we suggest around the area or let Expedia help you find a similar property from more than 134 hotels and other accommodation options. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transport.
What is a motel?
Motel properties often offer free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America's major roadways.
What are the best motels in Nanaimo?
Harbour Light Motel: Stay within a short 6-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the computer station, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites: A terrace and a restaurant are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as a microwave. It's located within a quick 3-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Departure Bay Motel: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a quick 2-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Buccaneer Inn: It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Free WiFi, free parking and a terrace are available during your stay. The Spot: Stay within a quick 3-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy access to the picnic area, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels will I be able to find in Nanaimo?
Expedia has 9 affordable motels in Nanaimo.
What can I do in Nanaimo?
While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, explore the bustling port and enjoy the scenic seaside. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Protection Island, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Departure Bay Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, Riptide Lagoon Adventure Golf and Hansel and Gretel's Candy Company. To learn more about local history, take some time at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Old City Quarter, Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo.
What's the weather like in Nanaimo?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here's some data about year-round temperatures in Nanaimo to help you plan yours: 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 are my options for getting around Nanaimo while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Nanaimo to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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