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

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

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, blue bar stools, leather armchairs, and a chandelier.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a body of water.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥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 living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,997

￥19,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥11,705

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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

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

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

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

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,039

￥18,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

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

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

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

5. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥16,203

￥18,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

6. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Nanaimo

￥15,102

￥17,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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 reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

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.

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7. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo

￥11,968

￥13,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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Beach hotels with pools in Nanaimo

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

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

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.

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,997

￥19,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥17,097

￥19,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard and a fountain.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.

A restaurant with multiple tables, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view.

THE Beach Club Resort

Parksville

￥16,896

￥22,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and a lifeguard chair.

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and a pathway leading to a wooden building with a sloped roof.

A wooden building with a sign reading "Beach Access" and "Texada" with contact numbers.

A spa-like bathroom with a large bathtub, stone tiles, and decorative elements like starfish and candles.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Parksville

￥23,424

￥26,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern lobby with a herringbone floor pattern, a reception desk with a wooden panel design, and a staircase with a metal railing.

A spacious balcony with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the outdoor area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of wood and metal materials, and a sign indicating it is the "Hotel FENIX."

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥15,196

￥17,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,297

￥26,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

An aerial view of a property with two swimming pools surrounded by rock formations and greenery.

A balcony with a view of a residential area, including houses and trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A modern multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond with lily pads.

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Nanoose Bay

￥19,027

￥23,166 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

A family walking along a beach with a row of houses in the background.

A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a view of the beach through large windows.

A residential area with multiple two-story houses, each with a balcony and a lawn in front.

Ocean Sands Resort

Parksville

￥22,237

￥25,573 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

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

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.

A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

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

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

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

Best Western Northgate Inn

Nanaimo

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥17,097

￥19,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

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

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

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

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥16,203

￥18,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

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

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

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

Inn On Long Lake

Nanaimo

￥18,505

￥21,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern lobby with a herringbone floor pattern, a reception desk with a wooden panel design, and a staircase with a metal railing.

A spacious balcony with a glass ceiling, offering a view of the outdoor area.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of wood and metal materials, and a sign indicating it is the "Hotel FENIX."

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥15,196

￥17,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and decorative items.

A hallway with wooden flooring, large windows, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large window offering a view of a beach and mountains. There is a table with chairs and a rolled-up mat on it.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,297

￥26,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

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."

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

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

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was advertised and the location was great in the heart of Nanaimo"

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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