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mzuridoyle
@mzuridoyle
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2021
Fantastic!
"Incredible view watching the sunsets and sunrises from the bed and the jacuzzi tub! Spacious room and very clean."
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#1 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Carsten F
@290carstenf
Reviewed on 27 June 2023
Excellent stay at nice location
"We had a very warm welcome and a spacious, clean and comfy room(s) - a living room and a bedroom."
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#2 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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susieloves2twit
@susieloves2twit
Reviewed on 12 May 2021
Harbour View Excellence
"The BW Dorchester staff were welcoming and friendly, the hotel spotless, the room clean, cozy and warm."
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#3 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Carol M
@CMariash
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2021
Short and sweet stay.
"The breakfast room was clean and kept stocked by the friendly staff and we had some of the BEST sausage and eggs ever."
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#4 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Small Hotel
MasinaBC
@MasinaBC
Reviewed on 10 July 2023
I would stay again
"The room was clean, bed was super comfy and had great decor."
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#5 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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MDF
@Fosters22
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2023
Quiet in the midst of the city
"Excellent service, good breakfast and VERY clean & comfortable room."
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#6 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Julie C
@juliecG4796JI
Reviewed on 23 July 2023
Very nice stay
"My room was spacious with a very comfortable bed.Has mini fridge,microwave and coffee maker.The staff were very helpful and friendly.They were kind enough to let me store my suitcase while I went on the West Coast..."
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#7 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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cathynee2006
@cathynee2006
Reviewed on 25 July 2021
Nice rest please
"Nice-quiet-clean room and service is satisfying."
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#8 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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NatureNut_12
@NatureNut_12
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2023
A Room With Quirks But I’d Stay Again
"Very friendly front desk staff and the room was clean and the bed very comfy."
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#9 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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shoegirl011
@shoegirl011
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2022
Good stay
"Our room was clean and had all the amenities one would want."
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#10 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Hostel
Troy K
@Troy K
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2019
Only not 5 stars as the location is SO noisy
"Appreciate that it is not something the hostel can control, but heads up there are 3 nighclubs/bars very close by and the noise from the street makes it very hard to sleep. Granted we stayed a saturday night but it..."
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#11 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Hosta_La_Vista
@Hosta_La_Vista
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2021
Hidden Gem at the Waters’ Edge
"The 3 rooms have a lake view and basic kitchen facilities; the large king room has a kitchenette and fireplace that will make fall and winter a great place to relax with a good book or one of the B&Bs vast classic..."
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#12 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Terry D
@419terryd
Reviewed on 5 Sept 2021
A nice boutique hotel
"This was a quick stop as we arrived late and left early but it was a nice room with a comfortable room and the front desk attendant was very helpful."
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#13 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Dream46919277443
@Dream46919277443
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023
Great hosts
"Marilyn and Glenn gave us a very warm welcome and they were great hosts. The accomodation is beautiful and from the honey moon suite we had an amazing view on the ocean. Marilyn gave us some nice tips for a walking..."
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#14 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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dina r
@dinar860
Reviewed on 25 Aug 2023
Simple, but clean and with great air conditioner
"Room was clean."
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#15 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Small Hotel
melistress
@melistress
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2022
Slightly More Adequate Than Last Time
"This is my second time around in this hotel. Our room is modern and bright with big windows. There is a shower but no bathtub. Last time here there was no restaurant and now there is one that is open for split..."
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#16 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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#17 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Camping/Caravan site
stayin’ Anon
@Sunshine14113287659
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2023
Truly amazing
"Absolutely amazing.. quiet and beautiful. This is an amazing place to rest, relax and dig into a good book. Walking trails and the freshest air you could breathe. Totally worth the trip.
Nanaimo has so much..."
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#18 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Wanderlassie
@Wanderlassie
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2023
Appreciated how the two hotels worked together!!!
"Having FINALLY found the motel we’d been looking for for 25 min. only to find they’d sold the last room, the front desk fellow told us to take a card to Departure Bay Motel a half mile away. As a ‘sister’ hotel..."
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#19 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Joanna C
@joannacD4426ML
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023
Perfect place to stay!
"I was happy to find this lovely, reasonably-priced Airbnb in a nice neighbourhood a short drive to the museum (a must-see!) and the Harbourfront Walkway (great views). It was spotless, comfortable and very quiet..."
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#20 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Faeriedust20
@Faeriedust20
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2018
Lovely Getaway
"My husband and I spent 3 nights here in August as part of an anniversary getaway, and it was really cute and private. We had the smaller of the two rooms, which included a huge bathroom and mini kitchen with..."
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#21 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Gracie
@gracefulflirt
Reviewed on 13 July 2022
Clean, comfortable and peaceful!
"Great one-nighter stay. Quiet, really clean and comfortable. Set in a residential neighbourhood with a very pretty view of the sea. Winds blowing through on a summer evening create a calm environment. Lounge chairs..."
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#22 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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MoogleChick
@MoogleChick
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2017
Spacious Well Laid out B and B
"I was surprised by how spacious the room was. The pictures do not accurately convey how spacious and open the bed room area is. Probably one of the most spacious B and B bedrooms I have seen. Kudos to the host for..."
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#23 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Cottage
M O
@M O
Reviewed on 30 June 2021
3 nights at Ocean Melody Vacation Rooms in Nanaimo - Pros and Cons
"- The booking was completed through Booking.com
- 3 nights from Tuesday to Friday
- Paid $100/night
Pros:
- Beautiful view (the ocean) from room window
- New built house with modern design
- Very clean room..."
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#24 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Limited Service Property
Angela H
@angelahJ1660UC
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2023
HORRIBLE WEDDING EXPERINCE IN GIBRALTAR
"I wanted to reach out for all couples who are thinking of getting married in Gibraltar, My fiance and I had a horrible experience with Sweet Gibraltar Weddings and the Civil Registry there, we had paid a deposit and..."
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#25 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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Inn
Colleen C
@Colleen C
Reviewed on 23 July 2022
Great hotel with lots of history
"Great value and location just off the highway. Just about 10 minutes from Nanaimo. Cedar by the Sea is a beautiful little town. Research Brother X11 - Canada's infamous cult leader and founder of the Aquarian..."
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#26 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
By Colleen C
"Great value and location just off the highway."
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wawa
@mjaw2019
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2024
Frequent by escorts, punters, janes
"Nice enough, average. Definately the outside looks better. Might want to check reviews first, at least this way may possibly get a heads up about not checking in, found this guys profile online locanto sight..."
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#27 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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#28 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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SuperDave47
@SuperDave47
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2021
Value? maybe; Quality? average
"Nanaimo must be an expensive place because "value" doesn't come cheap. Free parking along a busy highway, CDN$103 for a cozy room smelling of bleach, good WiFi, soft double-bed, okay for an overnight stay."
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#29 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
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591sydneym2015
@591sydneym2015
Reviewed on 9 July 2019
Budget motel for sure
"We booked this motel because of its location. We booked the deluxe rate but ended up with a suite that renovation is pending. We did not make a big deal because of our short stay. Yes it was a bit noisy at night..."
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#30 Best Value of 86 places to stay in Nanaimo
Nanaimo Accommodations Information
Accommodations in Nanaimo | 111 |
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Accommodations Prices From | AU$104 |
Accommodations Reviews | 9,905 |
Accommodations Photos | 4,555 |
Travel high season | Jun - Aug |
Travel low season | Dec - Feb |
High season avg price | AU$232 |
Low season avg price | AU$181 |
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Price trends, weather and things to do can help you make a decision.
Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
$216
LOWEST
$131$342
Avg. temperature
5ºC
COLDEST
-1ºC27ºC
Avg. precipitation
143mm
WETTEST
14 mm171 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
$222
$131$342
Avg. temperature
10ºC
-1ºC27ºC
Avg. precipitation
62mm
14 mm171 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
$268
HIGHEST
$131$342
Avg. temperature
17ºC
WARMEST
-1ºC27ºC
Avg. precipitation
21mm
DRIEST
14 mm171 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
$218
$131$342
Avg. temperature
11ºC
-1ºC27ºC
Avg. precipitation
107mm
14 mm171 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Nanaimo. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.
Hotels near the sights
- Neck Point ParkRead more
- Nanaimo MuseumNanaimo Museum: Discover Nanaimo’s fascinating history in our museum located in the VI Conference Centre. The main gallery offers a sense of what life was like for Nanaimo's earliest settlers and the Snuneymuxw First Nation. Our award winning replica coal mine is a popular stop. The museum also manages the Bastion, an original Hudson's Bay Company post built in 1853. Don’t miss the gift shop! Museum Hours (Fall/Winter/Spring): 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday Summer Hours: Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am-4pm See our website for up-to-date COVID-19 modifications to hours and admission!Read more
- Newcastle IslandRead more
- Pipers Lagoon ParkRead more
- Harbourfront WalkwayRead more
- Westwood Lake ParkRead more
- Protection IslandRead more
- Maffeo Sutton ParkRead more
- Vancouver Island Military MuseumRead more
- Jack Point and Biggs ParkRead more
Frequently Asked Questions about Nanaimo hotels
- Coast Bastion Hotel, Best Western Dorchester Hotel, and Travelodge Nanaimo are some of the most popular hotels for travellers looking to stay near Harbourfront Walkway. See the full list: Hotels near Harbourfront Walkway.
- Popular hotels close to Neck Point Park include Buccaneer Inn, Coast Bastion Hotel, and Best Western Northgate Inn. See the full list: Hotels near Neck Point Park.
- Popular hotels close to Vancouver Intl Airport include Sonora Resort Canada, Fairmont Vancouver Airport, and Radisson Hotel Vancouver Airport. See the full list: Hotels near Vancouver Intl Airport.
- A few of the most popular hotels near Newcastle Island are Buccaneer Inn, Coast Bastion Hotel, and Best Western Dorchester Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Newcastle Island.
- Some of the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Nanaimo are Coast Bastion Hotel, The Inn on Long Lake, and Best Western Dorchester Hotel. See the full list: Pet Friendly Hotels in Nanaimo.
- Buccaneer Inn, Coast Bastion Hotel, and The Inn on Long Lake all received great reviews from families travelling in Nanaimo. See the full list: Family Hotels Nanaimo.