Places to stay in Nanaimo, British Columbia
Known as the "Harbour City" for its incredible downtown harbour, Nanaimo is the second largest city on the Island and offers guests a myriad of activities and attractions. Acknowledged by professionals as one of the best diving locations in North America, the waters around Nanaimo cater to divers of all skill levels. Nanaimo is located on Highway 19, 111 km northwest of Victoria. Local restaurants include New York Style Pizza & Pasta, Bistro Taiyo Japanese Restaurant, Real Food, and La Stella Trattoria.
We currently have 72 accommodations in and around Nanaimo with other regional listings available for Campsites, Hotels, Motor Inns, Inns and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:
Wondering where to stay? Lodging options in the city are mainly limited to Bed and Breakfast type accommodations, though there are a large number of nearby hotels. If you are travelling in the area, Nanaimo is located close to Pasley Island, Squitty Bay, Herring Bay, Josef Point and Avalon Bay.
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Other local Nanaimo information and places to visit.
Nanaimo is 11 km away from Gabriola, 12 km away from Gabriola Island, 14 km away from Lantzville and 22 km away from Ladysmith.
Nanaimo is located at longitude -123°56'24.232 and latitude 49°9'57.180.
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Nanaimo
Sukkhothai Gourmet Restaurant ( Dining / Thai ). Located at 123 Commercial Street, Nanaimo. At SukkhoThai Restaurant we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious award winning Thai food.
www.sukkhothai.ca 
Gina's Mexican Cafe ( Dining / Mexican ). Located at 47 Skinner Street, Nanaimo. Gina's Mexican Cafe is the place to go for delicious Mexican food in downtown Nanaimo.
Experience premium seafood, fish tacos, chicken chilpotle, vegetarian cuisine, and vegan entrées made with fresh local ingredients in a festive friendly family restaurant.
www.ginasmexicancafe.ca
New York Style Pizza & Pasta ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 299 Wallace Street, Nanaimo. New York Style Pizza & Pasta was established in 1990. Since then the restaurant has won restaurateur of the year awards 5 times and many other excellence awards including 2009's Best Pizza in Nanaimo.
New York Style Pizza & Pasta is famous for its gourmet pizzas and pastas, its mouth-watering ribs and its amazing Manhattan Salad.
www.newyorkstylepizza.ca
Gallery 223 ( Art & Culture / Art Galleries ). Located at 223 Commercial Street, Nanaimo. Gallery 223 is conveniently located in downtown Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, in a restored heritage building - the former home of the Nanaimo Daily Free Press newspaper.
www.gallery223.ca
Flavours Of India ( Dining / Indian ). Located at 486 A Franklyn Street, Nanaimo. Our mission is simple: to provide great food, exceptional value, and friendly service to each and every customer we serve. No matter where you call home, you can expect the same family-friendly restaurant atmosphere, great service and value and delicious food you look forward to any day of the week.
www.flavoursofindiafood.com
Splitsville Entertainment Ltd ( Sports / Activity / Bowling ). Located at 171 Calder Road, Nanaimo. Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier bowling event specialists in Hamilton Ontario and Nanaimo British Columbia bowling.
www.splitsville.ca
Closed or unlisted properties
- The Red Pheasant Country Inn Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Shearwater House Bed and Breakfast closed or delisted.
- Pepper Muffin Country Inn closed or delisted.
- Eagleridge Bed & Breakfast closed or delisted.