An excellent addition to Nanaimo's sleepover options, this exemplary budget property in the heart of downtown combines four-bedded dorms with family and private rooms. Interiors are decorated with hardwood floors and an IKEA-esque élan and facilities range from a large and welcom… Full Lonely Planet Review ›
Downtown Nanaimo's signature hotel, this Best Western affiliate has a great location overlooking the harbor. It's been refurbished in recent years but the hallways running at odd angles couldn't be changed, nor could its historic character: it still has its Victorian moldings and… Full Lonely Planet Review ›
A 10-minute drive north of the Departure Bay ferry terminal, this retreat-style, lakeside hotel is a good spot to rest if you've been roughing it around the island. The large rooms, each with their own balcony, have plenty of amenities and some have kitchenettes, while the hotel … Full Lonely Planet Review ›
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This family-friendly bright-blue throwback motel - two stories high, hundreds of feet long, outdoor walkways - covers all the basics: free coffee, clean rooms with 1970s-style furnishings and some kitchenettes for those who like to make their own grub. Full Lonely Planet Review ›
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Handy for the Departure Bay ferry terminal, this family-run motel has an immaculate white paint job that probably needs to be redone every few months. The spick-and-span rooms have a cozy, nautical theme and most have kitchenettes. If you can stretch to the spacious top-end suite… Full Lonely Planet Review ›
One of the only Nanaimo B&Bs within walking distance of downtown, this restored 1913 heritage mansion has two lovely rooms, combining antique and contemporary chintzy flourishes. It's elegant, quiet and adult oriented, and the owners serve a smashing cooked breakfast. Full Lonely Planet Review ›
With 193 sites, it's closest campground to town. Full Lonely Planet Review ›
Huge south-facing windows overlook the water (boat rentals available) and bring the sun into the three rooms. The romantic interiors are elegant and comfortable but the surprisingly good-value Presidential Suite is recommended: it's self-contained, has a large kitchen and include… Full Lonely Planet Review ›
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Destination information: Nanaimo (Vancouver Island, Canada)