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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥21,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥12,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

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

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥19,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥17,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Nanaimo

￥16,718 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

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

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,552 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 3 - Dec 4

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

7. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥19,162 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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

8. Inn On Long Lake

Nanaimo

￥20,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 21 - Nov 22

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥16,304 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

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

10. Harbour Light Motel

Nanaimo

￥11,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 2 - Dec 3

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Pool

Breakfast included

Beach hotels with pools in Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥19,745 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A terrace with a table and chairs overlooking a calm lake at sunset.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, a herringbone floor pattern, and a seating area with a lamp and a plant.

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥13,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

Bright, open living area perfect for family time

Cozy Parksville Retreat Near the Beach!

Parksville

￥65,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥12,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,774 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥13,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 24 - Nov 25

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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

Frank

A courtyard with a picnic table, a tall tree, and a building with a brick facade.

Arbutus Grove Motel

Parksville

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a small deck, outdoor seating, and a view of the beach and ocean at sunset.

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Parksville

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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.

Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

Kathie

An outdoor patio with a stone-tiled floor, wooden tables, and a built-in grill.

Coast Parksville Hotel

Parksville

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table overlooking a salt flat with distant mountains.

Ocean Sands Resort

Parksville

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nanaimo like for travelers who love the beach?

Known for its island views and boating, Nanaimo offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Nanaimo?

Inn On Long Lake is a top beachfront hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi, and it's located close to Departure Bay Beach.

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Nanaimo?

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Nanaimo: 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 is there to see and do around Nanaimo?

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Departure Bay Beach. Take advantage of the area's boating and hiking trails, and make time for local attractions like Old City Quarter and Nanaimo Museum. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Vancouver Island Conference Centre or Bastion.

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Nanaimo?

Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Nanaimo more easily: Make your way to Nanaimo with a flight to Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), the closest major airport which is located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the city center. You can take a ferry from the local port.

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Our top choices for Nanaimo beach hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8. Inn On Long Lake

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Harbour Light Motel

Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Nanaimo

Beach hotels with pools in Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nanaimo like for travelers who love the beach?

What's the best hotel for a beach vacation in Nanaimo?

When's the best time for a beach vacation in Nanaimo?

What is there to see and do around Nanaimo?

What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Nanaimo?

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