Hotels in Nanaimo, Canada

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Nanaimo, BC, Canada
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Cheapest month:November
Most expensive month:August
Average price in Nanaimo:$138/night
Cheapest price found:$48/night
Cheapest day:Sunday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
$113 - $192
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$121 - $143
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

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4898 Rutherford Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada
8.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$115
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Where to stay in Nanaimo

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About Nanaimo

Located directly across the Strait of Georgia from Vancouver, Nanaimo is a harbour city on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island. It centres around the bustling Old City Quarter with handicraft shops and cafes while it also boasts a rich industrial and First Nations history that is showcased at its cultural museums.

Things to do in Nanaimo

In the heart of the downtown area is the Nanaimo Museum, which features award-winning exhibits within the Vancouver Island Conference Center. Step inside a 1920s schoolroom and learn about the region’s historic forestry industry before experiencing daily life in a traditional longhouse of the Snuneymuxw. A highlight of the Nanaimo Museum is the recreated coal mine shaft where you can hear stories narrated by former miners.

Also managed by the Nanaimo Museum is the Bastion, an octagonal-shaped wooden building that was constructed by the Hudson’s Bay Company in the 1850s to defend the local coal-mining operations. It houses exhibits detailing Nanaimo’s industrial past and the role of company clerk Joseph William McKay. Learn about the guns and ammunition that were once stored here or coincide your visit with one of the summer cannon firings.

Jump aboard a passenger ferry to visit Saysutshun Marine Provincial Park, which offers scenic views of Nanaimo. It is traversed by hiking and biking trails that take in native forests, tidal pools and historic sites that include Snuneymuxw cultural landmarks and sandstone quarries. Renting a kayak is one of the most popular ways to explore the island’s beaches.

Getting around Nanaimo

Nanaimo Airport is around 15 minutes’ drive from the city centre and has regular flights to Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. Car ferries connect from Tsawwassen (near Vancouver) to Nanaimo while buses travel south to Victoria. Local buses travel throughout Nanaimo, although most of its attractions are accessible on foot.

Facts about staying in Nanaimo

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  • What are the best hotels in Nanaimo?

    Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo, rated with a score of 7.3 from 1,286 reviewers, is one of the most popular hotels in Nanaimo. Other top stays include Coast Bastion Hotel, with an average rating of 8.4 from 997 reviewers, and Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo, with a score of 8.5 from 201 reviewers.

  • What is a good hotel near Bastion?

    Coast Bastion Hotel is a popular hotel near Bastion that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.4 across 997 reviews.

  • How much do hotels in Nanaimo cost?

    Hotels in Nanaimo cost an average of $175/night, according to HotelsCombined data in the last 72 hours.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Nanaimo?

    $58/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Nanaimo by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. This coming weekend (29 Mar to 31 Mar), prices can start from as low as $66/night.

  • How much is a hotel in Nanaimo tonight?

    A hotel in Nanaimo tonight has an average price of $116, but some deals have been found for as low as $75 in HotelsCombined searches over the last 72 hours. Prices in Nanaimo are changing frequently.

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