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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

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.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Sharon

￥17,433

￥20,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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.

2. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

1.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Yusuf

￥15,007

￥17,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.

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

3. Bethlehem Centre

3.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Brandon

￥8,322

￥12,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Brandon

￥16,890

￥19,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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 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.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Evgeny

￥11,659

￥13,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University

Elisabeth

￥16,517

￥19,159 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

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

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.

7. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

Jason

￥10,993

￥12,751 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

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.

8. Harbour Light Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Chris

￥11,881

￥13,782 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

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

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

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.6 km from Vancouver Island University

Ralph

￥15,546

￥18,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

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

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University

Abril Guadalupe

￥13,602

￥15,779 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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

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

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.

11. Diplomat Motel

2.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Louie

￥12,103

￥14,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

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

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

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

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University

shu

￥8,640

￥10,021 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

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

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

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

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

13. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University

laurie

￥12,062

￥13,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

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

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

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

17.9 km from Vancouver Island University

Elizabeth

￥21,386

￥24,594 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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

￥16,517

￥19,159 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.

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.

16. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University

William

￥11,892

￥13,795 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

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

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

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.

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

7.3 km from Vancouver Island University

Patti

￥16,177

￥18,765 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 modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

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

18. Inn On Long Lake

7.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Sage

￥18,888

￥21,911 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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.

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7.7 km from Vancouver Island University

david

￥17,039

￥19,765 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

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

20. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.5 km from Vancouver Island University

Kasey

￥10,784

￥12,511 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,887 reviews	View
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown	8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
Bethlehem Centre	8.8 Excellent 84 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,006 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,518 reviews	View

Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"Clean and well maintained, however the bed was too soft. Good value for the price."

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location to the waterfront. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, not suitable for my family but was a cozy place"

Buccaneer Inn

8/10 Good

"Great hotel - stayed in the cottage and it was great. Some road noise but not terrible. Would definitely stay again."

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent

"This place is my go to place whenever I’m traversing down Vancouver island to the mainland and back! I highly recommend it! My only issue is the cable channels are much more limited but…. All in all an EXCELLENT stay!!"

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Have stayed here many times. Great value!!"

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice 2-night stay at The Spot. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The AC, heater, and microwave all worked well. I especially liked that the bathroom featured both a rain shower and a handheld shower spray. Note for visitors: 1 King Bed Suites are located on the ground level, while 2 Queen Rooms are on the second floor."

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"

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?

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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. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

3. Bethlehem Centre

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

7. The Spot

8. Harbour Light Motel

9. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

11. Diplomat Motel

12. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

13. The Bluebird Motel

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

16. Buccaneer Inn

17. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

18. Inn On Long Lake

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

20. Departure Bay Motel

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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Coast Bastion Hotel

Best Western Northgate Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Harbour Light Motel

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Spot

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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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