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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, (1,004 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is ￥11,892
￥13,795 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Buccaneer Inn
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

2. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (794 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay"
Canada
Kasey
The price is ￥10,893
￥12,636 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Departure Bay Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

3. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (862 reviews)
"Good stay."
Canada
Jason
The price is ￥10,993
￥12,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
The Spot
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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is ￥11,881
￥13,782 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Harbour Light Motel
A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.

5. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay with lots of activities for everyone."
Canada
Jason
The price is ￥10,893
￥12,528 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
The Tide's Inn
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

6. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is ￥8,640
￥10,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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, (160 reviews)
"Had an excellent stay at Tide's Out. Lovely room and great staff, all at a very competative price."
United Kingdom
Graham
The price is ￥12,892
￥14,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Tide’s Out
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

8. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
Nanaimo
7.2 out of 10, Good, (557 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is ￥12,103
￥14,040 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Diplomat Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a balcony with a view of the forest, and a wooden floor.

9. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
Heritage Downtown
7.6 out of 10, Good, (299 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff."
Canada
Rene
The price is ￥14,291
￥16,435 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Holiday House Motel
A patio area with a view of the sea and mountains, featuring potted plants, outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

10. Buena Vista by the Sea

Buena Vista by the Sea
2.5 star property
Qualicum Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (514 reviews)
"Warm welcome, easy check in, comfortable stay = a travel trifecta!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ￥14,890
￥17,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Buena Vista by the Sea
A rabbit in a grassy area with a building in the background.

11. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
Parksville
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (479 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is ￥10,993
￥12,642 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Skylite Motel
A restaurant interior with a bar area, seating, and a kitchen visible in the background.

12. Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
Parksville
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (272 reviews)
"Excellent place for short stays"
Canada
Rob
The price is ￥14,221
￥16,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Arbutus Grove Motel
A coastal sunset with a silhouette of a person and a dog on the beach.

13. Ocean Crest Motel

Ocean Crest Motel
2.5 star property
Qualicum Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (672 reviews)
"Friendly and welcoming staff; great location, right across the road from the beach and affordable."
Canada
sharon
The price is ￥13,214
￥15,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Ocean Crest Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a dining table, a refrigerator, and a mirror.

14. Riverside Resort & RV Park

Riverside Resort & RV Park
3.0 star property
Qualicum Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (664 reviews)
"Great place to plan a family vacation with children."
Canada
Lyzbeth
The price is ￥16,979
￥19,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Riverside Resort & RV Park
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

15. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo
7.0 out of 10, Good, (851 reviews)
The price is ￥12,062
￥13,993 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
The Bluebird Motel
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a gray sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a coffee maker.

16. South Shore Motel

South Shore Motel
2.0 star property
Lake Cowichan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (275 reviews)
"Perfect for what we needed for the night"
Canada
Hendrick
The price is ￥11,503
￥13,229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
South Shore Motel
A coastal hotel with a rocky shoreline, a large tree, and a view of the sea.

17. Sechelt Inn

Sechelt Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown Sechelt
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (113 reviews)
"Perfectly located the room was beautiful and the staff amazing"
Canada
Carolyn
The price is ￥21,268
￥24,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Sechelt Inn
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a view of the sea.

18. Oceanside Villas

Oceanside Villas
2.0 star property
Sechelt
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (346 reviews)
"A great place"
Canada
scott
The price is ￥16,549
￥19,197 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Oceanside Villas
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows with a view of the street, and hanging red pendant lights.

19. Thunderbird Motor Inn

Thunderbird Motor Inn
2.5 star property
Duncan
7.6 out of 10, Good, (970 reviews)
"Great place to stay good staff clean rooms a older motel but doing some upgrades comfy beds a budget friendly motel have stayed 2 times"
Canada
monica
The price is ￥11,896
￥13,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Thunderbird Motor Inn
A wooden pier with benches overlooking a body of water, a sign indicating caution, and a view of houses and trees in the background.

20. Croftinn & Motel

Croftinn & Motel
2.0 star property
Crofton
7.2 out of 10, Good, (227 reviews)
"Good value, condition in line with pricing. Great location and staff were friendly."
Canada
Tom
The price is ￥15,435
￥17,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Croftinn & Motel
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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Need to go up bunch of stairs into a non automatic door to enter the hotel. Room was clean. Bed was good."
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Nanaimo Motels information

Number of reviews
6,956
Accommodation
18 Motels
Lowest Price
￥10,021
Highest Price
￥24,671

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Nanaimo?
If you're not able to find a motel 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 lodging options. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-saving amenities such as free parking and free breakfast.
What is a motel?
Motels often include free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool. Motels made their debut in the 1920s as a convenient place to stay for the tired traveler taking a road trip along the major roadways of America.
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 parking. Departure Bay Motel: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like air conditioning. It's located within a quick 2-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites: Enjoy access to the terrace and restaurant, as well as room amenities like a microwave. Stay within a quick 3-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 parking.
How many motels are there in Nanaimo?
Expedia has 9 low-priced motels in Nanaimo.
What can I do in Nanaimo?
While you're sightseeing in this walkable area, check out 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 Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
What's the weather like in Nanaimo?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, 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 temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.
What are my options for getting around Nanaimo when staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about local transportation options in 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) from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.