Places to stay in Nanaimo, British Columbia

We currently have 79 accommodations in and around Nanaimo with other regional listings available for Campsites, Motor Inns, Hotels, B&B's and other properties. You can filter listings by the available types:

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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. Places to eat in the region include New York Style Pizza & Pasta, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Mrs Riches Club Cafe, and Pho A Dong Restaurant.

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 Réserve indienne Chekwelp 26, Grant Island, Coffin Island, Lost Lake and Gambier Harbour.

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Selected and best reviewed properties in Nanaimo

Photograph of Best Western Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo

The Best Western Dorchester Hotel

9 OUT OF 10 I have stayed here before and this time I found out that they spent about a million $ on guest room renovations. Very nice! They have kept the charm of an older period hotel and made it come alive with the new fabrics and furniture. The staff is very friendly and helpful. A great dining room, also .....
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Photograph of Southwind Guest House & Spa, Nanaimo

The Southwind Guest House & Spa

Enjoy the serene indoor heated pool fed by our own spring well. Indulge, relax the mind body and soul in the large hot tub while enjoying the incredible coastal views. Experience the Spa at Southwind offering on-site full service spa treatments, featuring renowned Pevonia Botanica products. Cruise .....

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Photograph of Westwood Lake RV - Camping & Cabins, Nanaimo

The Westwood Lake RV - Camping & Cabins

Welcome to Westwood Lake Campgrounds located next to Westwood Lake Park with safe swimming beaches and miles of well-maintained trails. The lake is well stocked with trout and has a ramp for small boats. The campgrounds have full services for tenting, RV sites, and rental cabins for your enjoyment. .....

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Other local Nanaimo information and places to visit.

  • Longitude: -123°56'24.232
  • Latitude: 49°9'57.180

Things to see and do

Splitsville Entertainment Ltd

Located at 171 Calder Road. Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier bowling event specialists in Hamilton Ontario and Nanaimo British Columbia bowling.

Brechin Lanes

Located at 1870 Wellington Road East. Brechin Lanes is your onestop shop for bowling in Nanaimo We offer fun birthday parties as well as fun leagues for everybody Good clean family fun Nanaimo Rainy Day Activity

Gallery 223

Located at 223 Commercial Street. 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.

Nearby towns

Nanaimo is close to:

Closed, unlisted or renamed properties

  • Pepper Muffin Country Inn, 3718 Jingle Pot Road
  • The Red Pheasant Country Inn Bed and Breakfast, 2850 Gordon's Lane
  • Shearwater House Bed and Breakfast, 3297 Shearwater Drive
  • Eagleridge Bed & Breakfast, 6517 Peregrine Road