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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.9/598 Reviews

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Nanaimo|8.21km from city center
There’s no denying that this hotel needs an update and all the junk clearing out the reception area. It is dated and at first sight, it puts you off staying there. You cannot say that the receptionists are unfriendly, it’s just they don’t engage with their clients and the result is that they do not seem welcoming. The rooms are dated too, microwaves stacked on top of fridges that can trip the fuses and “black out” your room. The ensuite looks and feels old with noisy inefficient extract fans. On the plus side, the beds are very comfortable, well serviced and clean as are the rooms but that dated look detracts and the lighting is dire. Dire too is the heating and AC, grossly inefficient and virtually uncontrollable. There are minimal supplies in the room but the coffee machine delivers really good coffee. No kettle but reception have one on request. The restaurant food is very good but throughout our week in the hotel, it always had few customers. I suspect the reason for that is that it is very expensive as are the wines and drinks. Too expensive by far for such an establishment and whilst the food was very good, it was not of high enough standard to demand these prices. I would have liked to dine there more often but there are good less expensive restaurants a short drive away and many bar restaurants a short walk over the road. Would I go back again? Well, yes but it would be a bed for the night only. I think they are missing a trick here at many levels or they are not interested in making this establishment better. It has so much potential, such a shame.
Quality Inn
4.2/5101 Reviews

Quality Inn

Nanaimo|0.38km from city center
We booked the Quality Inn Nanaimo for our stopover stay on the Island. This hotel is very new and the deco is modern and bright. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our check-in wasn’t smooth and took us much longer than anticipated as the staff encountered technical issues. We didn’t get to sign on the official registration but a paper with check-in details written by hand. Our room was located on the 3rd floor over looking the parking lot of an low-rise office building. The size of the guest room is spacious and the bathroom is bright and clean. Unlike other Quality Inns, this one doesn’t offer continental breakfast in the morning and there isn’t any breakfast eateries within walking distance. The hotel offers free all day coffee and tea in the lobby but it wasn’t appealing as the station seemed messy and dirty. Besides, the hotel offers free gated parking for their guests but the spots is limited. There are just around 20 spots in total and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. We ended up walking to the dinner restaurant as we don’t want to lose our spot when we come back later in the evening. In the lobby, there is a small room that serves alcohol and chicken wings starting from 5pm. Although they played loud music trying to create a bar atmosphere, the setup of the space is much more like a breakfast room/cafe. We didn’t eat or drink there. Overall, it is a good hotel to stay if you are in the Nanaimo area.

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Nanaimo Museum

Quality Inn
4.2/5101 Reviews

Quality Inn

Nanaimo|0.37km from Nanaimo Museum
We booked the Quality Inn Nanaimo for our stopover stay on the Island. This hotel is very new and the deco is modern and bright. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our check-in wasn’t smooth and took us much longer than anticipated as the staff encountered technical issues. We didn’t get to sign on the official registration but a paper with check-in details written by hand. Our room was located on the 3rd floor over looking the parking lot of an low-rise office building. The size of the guest room is spacious and the bathroom is bright and clean. Unlike other Quality Inns, this one doesn’t offer continental breakfast in the morning and there isn’t any breakfast eateries within walking distance. The hotel offers free all day coffee and tea in the lobby but it wasn’t appealing as the station seemed messy and dirty. Besides, the hotel offers free gated parking for their guests but the spots is limited. There are just around 20 spots in total and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. We ended up walking to the dinner restaurant as we don’t want to lose our spot when we come back later in the evening. In the lobby, there is a small room that serves alcohol and chicken wings starting from 5pm. Although they played loud music trying to create a bar atmosphere, the setup of the space is much more like a breakfast room/cafe. We didn’t eat or drink there. Overall, it is a good hotel to stay if you are in the Nanaimo area.

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Vancouver Island University

Quality Inn
4.2/5101 Reviews

Quality Inn

Nanaimo|2.02km from Vancouver Island University
We booked the Quality Inn Nanaimo for our stopover stay on the Island. This hotel is very new and the deco is modern and bright. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our check-in wasn’t smooth and took us much longer than anticipated as the staff encountered technical issues. We didn’t get to sign on the official registration but a paper with check-in details written by hand. Our room was located on the 3rd floor over looking the parking lot of an low-rise office building. The size of the guest room is spacious and the bathroom is bright and clean. Unlike other Quality Inns, this one doesn’t offer continental breakfast in the morning and there isn’t any breakfast eateries within walking distance. The hotel offers free all day coffee and tea in the lobby but it wasn’t appealing as the station seemed messy and dirty. Besides, the hotel offers free gated parking for their guests but the spots is limited. There are just around 20 spots in total and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. We ended up walking to the dinner restaurant as we don’t want to lose our spot when we come back later in the evening. In the lobby, there is a small room that serves alcohol and chicken wings starting from 5pm. Although they played loud music trying to create a bar atmosphere, the setup of the space is much more like a breakfast room/cafe. We didn’t eat or drink there. Overall, it is a good hotel to stay if you are in the Nanaimo area.

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Colliery Dam Park

Quality Inn
4.2/5101 Reviews

Quality Inn

Nanaimo|2.01km from Colliery Dam Park
We booked the Quality Inn Nanaimo for our stopover stay on the Island. This hotel is very new and the deco is modern and bright. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Our check-in wasn’t smooth and took us much longer than anticipated as the staff encountered technical issues. We didn’t get to sign on the official registration but a paper with check-in details written by hand. Our room was located on the 3rd floor over looking the parking lot of an low-rise office building. The size of the guest room is spacious and the bathroom is bright and clean. Unlike other Quality Inns, this one doesn’t offer continental breakfast in the morning and there isn’t any breakfast eateries within walking distance. The hotel offers free all day coffee and tea in the lobby but it wasn’t appealing as the station seemed messy and dirty. Besides, the hotel offers free gated parking for their guests but the spots is limited. There are just around 20 spots in total and is on a first-come-first-serve basis. We ended up walking to the dinner restaurant as we don’t want to lose our spot when we come back later in the evening. In the lobby, there is a small room that serves alcohol and chicken wings starting from 5pm. Although they played loud music trying to create a bar atmosphere, the setup of the space is much more like a breakfast room/cafe. We didn’t eat or drink there. Overall, it is a good hotel to stay if you are in the Nanaimo area.

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Explore Guest Reviews of Hotels in Nanaimo

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Skylite Motel
4.1/569 Reviews
We were delighted with this motel. Beds were comfortable and the room felt spacious. Very clean. Staff were very kind and caring. We had to cut our trip short due to an ill relative. We forgot our Iphone charger. Without any extra charge ( only the cost of mailing the package) they sent us the charger. Thanks so much for your kindness.
Sea Edge Motel
4.3/599 Reviews
The Sea Edge is right on the beach, steps away from everything you need, and the view is UNREAL. You can’t get a better location for the price. The staff was accommodating, Eileen was amazing. This will be our go-to Parksville motel going forward.
The Tide's Inn
4.3/5101 Reviews
#positive #I was happy with the Nearby Activities, Mosquito Control Measures, Room Size, Nearby Restaurants, Soundproofing, Bed Comfort Level; A very good hotel, completely unexpected! Recommended!
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
4.1/563 Reviews
Fabulous weekend, excellent facilities, great service. Ocean views are world class. Cedars Rest was excellent. Extended us several nice 'extras' because it was our anniversary. Quiet, peaceful setting on the ocean, fabulous beach.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse
3.5/557 Reviews
It was an amazing exercise staying at Turtle, it’s in the middle of downtown, super close to ocean, restaurants and night life is good. I’m definitely staying there again! It was clean n neat, no one disturbed, guests were super friendly.
The Spot
4.1/594 Reviews
Elegant, clean and tidy, fully equipped with microwave and complimentary coffee

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Local Travel Info

Highest Price$611
Lowest Price$65
Number of Reviews3,802
Number of Hotels341
Average Price (Weekdays)$165
Average Price (Weekends)$172

Nanaimo Hotel Guide

Looking for hotels in Nanaimo? Trip.com is a great place to start. Book your hotel on Trip.com for an amazing travel experience. If you travel to Canada, visiting Nanaimo is a good choice. In Nanaimo, both areas with attractions and the city center are good places to stay.

For those traveling for business and tourism, Nanaimo Airport is the preferred choice when visiting Nanaimo.

When visiting Nanaimo, you can choose from over 42 hotels with great reviews. The local average price is 88 USD per night. There are a variety of hotels to meet the needs of different types of travelers. There are 3 four-star hotels in Nanaimo at an average price of 124 USD per night. There are 8 three-star hotels in Nanaimo at an average price of 109 USD per night. There are 8 two-star hotels in Nanaimo at an average price of 64 USD per night. As a popular tourist city, Nanaimo has many renowned chain hotels. If the comfort level of your trip is important, there are many choices in Nanaimo, such as hotels under the Ramada brand. In Nanaimo, chain hotels such as Ramada are one of the top choices among travelers. Maple View Bed and Breakfast in Nanaimo is a favorite among Trip.com users. The Marinaside Resort is also one of the most frequently chosen hotels.

In the city center of Nanaimo, you'll have easy access to SkinKara Esthetics, SkinKara. For short trips in Nanaimo, Cathedral Grove are all good options. The most popular attractions for tourists in Nanaimo are Nanaimo Museum, Pure Spa.

Average Temperature

• January to March: 5.98°C during the day, 1.62°C at night

• April to June: 14.22°C during the day, 8.58°C at night

• July to September: 19.51°C during the day, 12.95°C at night

• October to December: 7.72°C during the day, 3.55°C at night

Average seasonal Rainfall

• Spring: 160.33 cm

• Summer: 59.63 cm

• Autumn: 39.73 cm

• Winter: 197.97 cm

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