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

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥19,852

￥23,028 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥11,705

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

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

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,997

￥19,717 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,052

￥18,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Nanaimo

￥15,186

￥17,615 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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

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

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

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

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,849

￥18,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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.

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.

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

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

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

8. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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5 stars

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

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

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

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 two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥16,270

￥18,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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 beach with multiple sandbars and people enjoying the water.

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

THE Beach Club Resort

Parksville

￥21,365

￥27,140 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a fireplace, and a balcony with chairs.

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Parksville

￥23,424

￥26,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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."

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

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥15,196

￥17,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥22,956

￥26,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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

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

A modern kitchen with a large island, sliding glass doors to a patio, and a view of the outdoors.

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

Ocean Sands Resort

Parksville

￥19,663

￥22,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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

A lobby with leather armchairs, a stone wall, a fireplace, and a snack bar.

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

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

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Nanoose Bay

￥18,696

￥22,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Nanaimo

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

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

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,622

￥19,281 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥11,705

￥13,577 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

Room

Best Western Northgate Inn

Nanaimo

￥16,860

￥19,558 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥16,270

￥18,872 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

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

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

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

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,849

￥18,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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.

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 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."

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

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Parksville

￥15,196

￥17,476 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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.

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

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥22,956

￥26,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great hotel bar and restaurant, actually had two restaurants. Convienent location a short walk from the harbor."

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel with great view and good walkable location."

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"The Staff made this Motel top notch! Room was basic…clean, great location"

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"The room had a few cleaning issues (hair in the shower, orange peel on the coffee table), but the staff was very helpful, and the morning views over the lake were great."

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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