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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 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.

1. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥11,735

￥13,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

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

2. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥17,588

￥20,402 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

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

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥17,039

￥19,766 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 spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

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

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo

￥16,093

￥18,667 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

￥15,140

￥17,563 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 rocky landscape with a dense green shrub 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.

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,975

￥18,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

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

7. Harbour Light Motel

Nanaimo

￥10,642

￥12,345 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,773

￥18,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

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

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

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

￥17,039

￥19,766 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 cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with a fruit bowl, and a view of the sea through large windows.

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

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

THE Beach Club Resort

Parksville

￥21,420

￥27,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,773

￥18,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls painted in light blue.

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

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

￥15,234

￥17,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

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

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

￥23,483

￥27,005 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,674

￥27,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

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

Ocean Sands Resort

Parksville

￥22,293

￥25,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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

￥17,618

￥21,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

A modern kitchen with a black countertop, stainless steel sink, and two wicker pendant lights.

A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white sofas, and a large window offering a view of the sea.

A modern living room with a dining area, featuring a large wooden table, white upholstered chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen in the background.

Breathtaking Oceanview Oasis in Vancouver Island 1 min walk to Rathtrevor Beach

Parksville

￥19,605

￥61,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a staircase.

A sign for Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.

A two-story house with a red door, a porch with a red railing, and a mailbox.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, wooden deck, and large windows.

Fully-equipped near Rathtrevor Beach!

Parksville

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

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

￥11,735

￥13,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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

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.

Best Western Northgate Inn

Nanaimo

￥16,826

￥19,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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

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

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

￥16,664

￥19,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,773

￥18,296 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub 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.

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo

￥15,975

￥18,531 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 25 - Nov 26

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

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a tiled floor and walls painted in light blue.

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

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

￥15,234

￥17,517 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

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

Inn On Long Lake

Nanaimo

￥18,552

￥21,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a large mirror, and a staircase leading to another area.

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Parksville

￥23,674

￥27,225 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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Top Nanaimo Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

8/10 Good

"In a not so nice city, the hotel was a breath of fresh air. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The hotel was clean and safe. We had a lovely stay!"

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the lake, comfortable bed, a truly lovely stay! I will gladly book here again next time I visit Nanaimo :)"

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel centrally located. Very convenient for walking in the downtown commercial area."

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean stuff was helpful"

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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