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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Sharon

￥19,852

￥23,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Dorothy

￥18,002

￥20,882 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

3. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

1.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Paul

￥15,102

￥17,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.

4. Bethlehem Centre

3.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Brandon

￥7,921

￥12,541 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Brandon

￥16,052

￥18,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Evgeny

￥11,705

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Elisabeth

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

8. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Jason

￥11,063

￥12,834 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

9. Harbour Light Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Chris

￥11,957

￥13,870 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.6 km from Vancouver Island University

Ralph

￥17,097

￥19,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

11. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Abril Guadalupe

￥12,152

￥14,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

12. Diplomat Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Louie

￥11,063

￥12,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University

shu

￥10,115

￥11,734 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

14. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Tyler

￥12,139

￥14,082 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and instructional posters on the wall.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

10 km from Vancouver Island University

James

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

An indoor swimming pool with a yellow slide, blue steps, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, a seating area with a bench and tables, and a counter with a menu display.

A rustic wooden building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Lorraine

￥20,919

￥24,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

17. Inn On Long Lake

7.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Sage

￥18,505

￥21,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

18. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University

William

￥11,968

￥13,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

7.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Patti

￥16,280

￥18,885 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

20. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Cheryl

￥16,203

￥18,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,891 reviews	View
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo	9.0 Wonderful 1,377 reviews	View
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View
Bethlehem Centre	8.8 Excellent 84 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,005 reviews	View

Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"They charged extra for parking when they have a huge parking lot and not mentioned in the web site not impressed"

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Property worked for my needs"

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"My favorite of Hotels. Huge rooms, very clean and comfortable. Only thing I would say is it would be nice if their water station was on each floor and if you are paying for a hotel night, parking should be included and not an extra charge."

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"na"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Location is great. The hotel needs some major maintenance"

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good

"The room was clean and check in was easy. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately, walls are thin and I could hear people in the joining rooms. Too noisy for trying to get to sleep. I ahadd to get up very early to get to the airport and wan'"

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"I luv looking at all the stuff in the lobby :)"

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic staff!"

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice little inn close to Departure Bay ferry"

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

8.6/10 (62 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

8.0/10 (189 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Nanaimo Aquatic Centre during your stay in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Nanaimo Ice Centre

Catch an event at Nanaimo Ice Centre during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Colliery Dam Park

After visiting Colliery Dam Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Morrell Nature Sanctuary

You can take time to visit Morrell Nature Sanctuary during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Buttertubs Marsh Park

You can take time to visit Buttertubs Marsh Park during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a visit to Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Bowen Park

Bowen Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vancouver Island University?

Vancouver Island University is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 9 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Vancouver Island University?

Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Vancouver Island University. Other good options within 5 miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Vancouver Island University?

Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Vancouver Island University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vancouver Island University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Vancouver Island University.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Vancouver Island University?

For more information about updating your stay near Vancouver Island University or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Vancouver Island University?

Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Enjoy the outdoors at Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park, or Jack Point and Biggs Park.

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Our top choices for Vancouver Island University hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

4. Bethlehem Centre

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. The Spot

9. Harbour Light Motel

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

11. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

12. Diplomat Motel

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

14. The Bluebird Motel

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17. Inn On Long Lake

18. Buccaneer Inn

19. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

20. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

The Spot

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Departure Bay Motel

Buccaneer Inn

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

Nanaimo Ice Centre

Colliery Dam Park

Morrell Nature Sanctuary

Buttertubs Marsh Park

Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

Bowen Park

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