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Buccaneer Inn, hotel in Nanaimo

Located 385 metres from BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal, in central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is offers sea views of Newcastle Channel.

The staff was exceptional...so kind and gave us excellent suggestions for restaurants...the room was huge and had a kitchen as well...felt like a one bedroom apartment not a hotel room...great location right across from marina and excellent Irish Pub restaurant over there as well...less than 10 minute walk along water..this is 3rd time staying here so highly recommend to other travellers
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
592 reviews
Price from
£77.73
1 night, 2 adults
Harbour Light Motel, hotel in Nanaimo

Renovated in 2024 to enhance your stay! Experience the vibrant heart of Downtown Nanaimo at Harbour Light Motel, just a 12-minute walk from the city center.

Very clean.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,075 reviews
Price from
£64.08
1 night, 2 adults
Departure Bay Motel, hotel in Nanaimo

Featuring free WiFi, Departure Bay Motel is situated in Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Nanaimo Bastion. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels.

Friendly staff, great location, ok price for the smaller, older, and kinda dirty rooms.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
632 reviews
Price from
£64.67
1 night, 2 adults
Diplomat Motel, hotel in Nanaimo

Located 3 km from Vancouver Island University, this Nanaimo, British Columbia motel offers rooms and suites with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A launderette is located on site.

The comfort of rooms very nice and clean.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
537 reviews
Price from
£64.67
1 night, 2 adults
Bluebird Motel, hotel in Nanaimo

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, Bluebird Motel is centrally located in Nanaimo. A microwave and a refrigerator are provided in each room. Free WiFi is included.

The bed was very comfortable, and the area was tidy around the building.
Scored 6.7
6.7
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
256 reviews
Price from
£77.60
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday House Motel, hotel in Nanaimo

Just 10 km from Chemainus, this Ladysmith motel provides BBQ facilities. Views of Ladysmith Harbour and Maritime Marina are offered from all rooms. Nanaimo Airport is 9 km away.

Beds were comfortable. The soundproofing was pretty decent. When we arrived the owners offered us drinks. They were very friendly and welcoming. Lots of nice flowers. Good for cyclists.
Scored 6.5
6.5
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
79 reviews
Price from
£107.74
1 night, 2 adults
The Spot, hotel in Nanaimo

Located in Vancouver’s Harbour City, The Spot offers free WiFi and is within walking distance to a coin-operated launderette. This property is a 1.5 km drive from Nanaimo city centre.

The suite was very comfortable, the décor and dressing was very nice,
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
998 reviews
Port-O-Call Inn, hotel in Nanaimo

This Nanaimo property is located 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. An on-site restaurant is available. Free Wi-Fi is included.

Was convenient
Scored 6.8
6.8
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
538 reviews
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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.

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Motels that guests love in Nanaimo

  • Avg. price/night: £62.05
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,099 reviews
    Room was clean and comfortable. Great location, free parking. Easy walk to downtown and park. Friendly staff.
    Bonnie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £62.05
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,099 reviews
    Enough cushions on the bed Big bed Doors on the balconie Cleanness Sweet breakfast, good coffee Good showerproducts Nice staff In the centre
    C
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.7
    9.7
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Spacious and a beautiful place for big groups with nice facilities. Ample free parking space for multiple cars. Judy is a wonderful host and was very helpful all the time.
    MUNTASIR MOSTAFA
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £64.67
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 632 reviews
    Older motel but we'll equipped and everything was in good working order. Very comfortable ☺️
    fern
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £71.20
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 998 reviews
    This small motel had everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Was clean and comfortable.
    sarah
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £64.08
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,075 reviews
    Clean quiet room. Very nice lady let us check in a little early. Good wifi and nice restaurant beside the motel with 10% off.
    Shane
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £84.26
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 592 reviews
    Nice small older hotel/motel style building with two floors and external stairs. We stayed in the King view suite and it was very nice. Full kitchen, living room with a fireplace, and a comfy king bed in the bedroom. The view is of the channel.
    Ljgaud
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £64.08
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,075 reviews
    The motel was as I expected a motel to be, but a little closer to downtown than I'd expected. I did make sure to leave nothing in my car overnight. The front desk was friendly and helpful, and I think the value for the money was fine.
    cynthia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £64.08
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,075 reviews
    This was my third stay at Harbour Lights for medical reasons. The room we were in appeared to be recently renovated and everything we needed for a comfortable and affordable stay was provided. The staff was excellent as well. Thank You Harbour Lights Motel. We will be staying again for medical reasons.
    Danny and Deborah
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £70.55
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 256 reviews
    Location was good. Lots of free parking for motel.
    Julian
    Young couple

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