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:

39 B&Bs
24 Hotels / Motels / Extended Stay / Resorts
9 Camping / RV / Cottages / Lodges / Rentals

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 Long Bay, Grant Lake, Danger Reefs, Sear Island and Baines Bay.

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Selected and best reviewed properties in 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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The Mountainaire Campground & RV Park

Central to the Island, just south of Nanaimo, on a lovely 40 acre property near the famous Nanaimo River, we have about 100 beautiful sites. From wide open and sunny to sheltered and shady, fully service RV sites to private little campsites on which to pitch a tent, we have a site that's sure to .....

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The Brannen Lake Campsites

40 acres of trees, grass & guiet. Minutes from major shopping. 110 acre lakefront farm adjoining campsite. Nightly hayrides. Swimming, hiking trails, boat-ramp, new wharf, store, hot showers, flush toilets, laundry& playground. Full/partial hook ups serving tents to R.V.'s towing a vehicle. Call us .....

Photograph of Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast, Nanaimo

The Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast

Hammond Bay Oceanside Bed & Breakfast is located near Piper's Lagoon in North Nanaimo. Our Oceanside Suite and Bayside Room feature private entrances, queen beds, private bath, gas fireplaces, kitchenettes, TV/VCR, telephone and other amenities to make your stay comfortable. Our private beach .....

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

Photograph of Lighthouse Bistro & Pub, Nanaimo
Lighthouse Bistro & Pub

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 Link

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 Link

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 Link

Lighthouse Bistro & Pub ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 50 Anchor Way, Nanaimo. Enjoy a delectable array of fine cuisine to gourmet burgers in the Bistro and the Pub! Visit the Lighthouse today lighthousebistro.ca Link

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 Link

Brechin Lanes ( Sports / Activity / Bowling ). Located at 1870 Wellington Road East, Nanaimo. 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

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