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Casa Grande Inn

Hotel in Qualicum Beach

Set in Qualicum Beach, 3 km from Qualicum Beach, Casa Grande Inn offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Elise
From
Canada
Gorgeous ocean view Extremely friendly staff Warm welcome
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 798 reviews
Price from
US$94.36
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbour and is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal. The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking.

P
Paul
From
Germany
Take a room with a view of the harbour - it's beautiful. The staff are very helpful. Although the car park looks small at first, the hotel also uses the one next to it and you can also park in the public car park if these are full and the hotel will refund the cost. The restaurant serves excellent food. Being 90 minutes from Victoria and about the same to Campbell River and having a ferry to Vancouver and the sea planes on the doorstep, it's well positioned for exploring the island.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,007 reviews
Price from
US$98.86
1 night, 2 adults

Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Set 80 metres from Nanaimo Museum, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo offers 3-star accommodation in Nanaimo and features a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.

T
Tom
From
United Kingdom
Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, and staff seemed very concerned that we'd be angry - the place is relatively new and there were a couple of other guests who were engaged in quite aggressive conversations with other staff at the time. Seems like there are some issues that need ironing out. However I have no complaints, we were given a beer each, went to park the car across the street, and by the time I returned the room was ready. Room was perfect, bed was huge, swimming pool was a welcome addition. It was only a layover but would have happily spent another night. I think the staff member who helped us might have been called Vern or something similar. He was a really nice guy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews
Price from
US$163.86
1 night, 2 adults

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo

Just 10 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, this Nanaimo hotel features an on-site whisky and wine bar. Free WiFi is offered in all areas. A fitness centre is available for guest use.

Y
Yvette
From
United Kingdom
We liked everything about this hotel. The hotel was lovely, the staff were so friendly and couldn’t be more helpful. The food was really good and the price was reasonable too. It is the only place we have stayed that you get real glasses in your room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Price from
US$106.07
1 night, 2 adults

Coast Parksville Hotel

Hotel in Parksville

Located in Parksville, 200 metres from Parksville Beach, Coast Parksville Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

F
Fabrice
From
Switzerland
very clean, spacious room. large and comfy bed. there's good free coffee near the lobby.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 782 reviews
Price from
US$108.99
1 night, 2 adults

Best Western Northgate

Hotel in Nanaimo

This Nanaimo hotel offers free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast. A microwave is provided in all guest rooms. Nanaimo town centre is 13 km away.

G
George
From
Canada
Friendly Good location Clean Comfortable Quiet Impressive breakfast offering
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews
Price from
US$161.66
1 night, 2 adults

Coast Bastion Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

Boasting rooms with ocean or city views, Coast Bastion Hotel in Nanaimo city centre is 2 minutes’ walk to shops and restaurants on Harbourfront Walkway. A restaurant is located on site.

A
Amanda
From
United Kingdom
Great location friendly staff lovely spacious room with a great view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
US$157.31
1 night, 2 adults

Buena Vista by the Sea

Hotel in Qualicum Beach

Only 7 km from Pheasant Glen Golf Course, this beach side hotel is located in Qualicum Beach. Each room is equipped with private terraces and guests have access to the beachfront barbecue.

J
Janet
From
United Kingdom
A really nice space with a gorgeous view and everything we needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 376 reviews
Price from
US$108.99
1 night, 2 adults

Qualicum Beach Inn

Hotel in Qualicum Beach

Offering an indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna, this inn is located across the street from sandy Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. It features an on-site restaurant and free WiFi.

P
Polymnia
From
Switzerland
We loved everything about this hotel! Nice style, spacious, clean room, king size bed, nice linen. Very friendly and helpful staff!!! The restaurant is absolutely amazing. Excellent gourmet-creations! We also very much enjoyed the music😀 Looking forward to returning for a lunch on our way back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews
Price from
US$145.57
1 night, 2 adults

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel in Parksville

Located just steps from the Strait of Georgia on Vancouver Island, Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection features an indoor pool, hot tub and gym.

S
Stephanie
From
Nigeria
The room was spacious, well-lit, clean, and smelled sweet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 269 reviews
Price from
US$98.86
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,278 reviews

This harbour-view Nanaimo hotel, located on Vancouver Island, is about 5.5 kilometers from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 10 kilometers from the Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

From US$108.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,130 reviews

Located just minutes away from the BC Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo city centre, this hotel features a free, deluxe continental breakfast and guestrooms with a balcony. Free WiFi is provided on site.

From US$85.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 356 reviews

Offering a fitness centre, Ramada Nanaimo is located only 6 minutes’ walk from Nanaimo’s Harbourfront walkway. A complimentary breakfast is included each morning. Free WiFi access is available.

From US$108.19 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews

Set in Qualicum Beach, 700 metres from Qualicum Beach, Crown Mansion Boutique Hotel & Villas offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Set within 300 metres of Nanaimo Bastion and 400 metres of Newcastle Island Marine Park, The Waterfront Suites and Marina offers rooms in Nanaimo.

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8.0

Nice to have a breakfast in the morning but I found the...

Nice to have a breakfast in the morning but I found the omelet and sausage bland. The waffles were fun. The room was great. We booked two rooms so our family could join us. Wish we could have had adjoining rooms but one wasn't available.
Guest review by
Josef
Canada
10

Parksville is a pretty area to visit.

Parksville is a pretty area to visit. If you like smaller places to stay, I'd recommend coming here. There's lots to see and do. Had breakfast at the Brazen Poppy Cafe. Great food and coffee. Would have gone twice, but was closed one of the days we were in the area. Parksville is close to Coombs to see the goats on the roof and take a wander through the Market and all the stores in the area. Also a fairly short drive to Cathedral Grove which is a great place to walk around in all the large trees. There is a Butterfly World close by that was fascinating to go through. On our next trip to Vancouver Island, this would be on our list of places to come back to.
Guest review by
Hilda
Canada
10

Everything was great!

Everything was great! We found the bed to be comfy at first but it ended up being too soft for us. Some people may prefer it that way and that’s ok. We are just used to a firmer bed. Fabulous view and a nice little balcony to sit and enjoy it! Friendly staff too!
Guest review by
Kimberly
Canada
10

The space was great.

The space was great. Sat on the couch and could see the ocean view. I easily walked around the neighbourhood. There is a marina within walking distance with a restaurant and coffee shop. Very lovely but was closed during my stay. Ate at Qualicum Beach Cafe. Great happy hour menu and also at The BeachClub Resort in Parksville. You do need a car. Lots of hiking, biking, walking, kayaking and beaches.
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

This wasn't our first trip to Nanaimo so we did know our way...

This wasn't our first trip to Nanaimo so we did know our way around most of the city and beyond, but it is always a great place to be. We love the well planned Harbour walkways, many events in the parks, the beach trails. Our favourite beach walks are Piper's Lagoon and Neck Point. There are many good music venues, restaurants, scenic drives and walks. We easily found side roads that were basically parallel to the highway to get to and from downtown. Nanaimo has has a LOT to offer any visitor of any age! Can't wait to return!
Guest review by
Terry & Pat
Canada
6.0

Not much to do, really; except relaxing in the hotel...

Not much to do, really; except relaxing in the hotel facilities and enjoying the scenery. Parksville could benefit greatly from a few more nice dining facilities and cafés. Also, unlike towns such as Campbell River, Parksville did not offer any opportunities for browsing and shopping.
Guest review by
laal
8.0

The farmers market on Saturday was fantastic - I got the...

The farmers market on Saturday was fantastic - I got the best scones I've ever had from one of the vendors. it would have been nice to have a little more time to explore the town and the beach but we were there for a wedding so had limited "tourist" hours
Guest review by
Anonymous
10

Stayed here coming back from Tofino to catch the Nanaimo...

Stayed here coming back from Tofino to catch the Nanaimo ferry the next day. Fabulous hosts, great views over the Bay from the hillside, easy access, spacious property, immaculately clean, peace and quiet, yet close to town. Certainly a place I will will come back to soon. I rate it five stars. At the Provincial Park in nearby Parkville, I saw 12 orcas right off the beach.
Guest review by
Jelle
United States
10

The Inner Harbor was beautiful.

The Inner Harbor was beautiful. The Snowbirds did a show when I was there. The harbor was lively and fun. The hiking in the area was awesome. Nanaimo is easy to navigate with a car. Great halfway stop between Victoria and Tofino.
Guest review by
Mary Lynn
United States
10

We were there for the last 3 days of the beach festival.

We were there for the last 3 days of the beach festival. The sand sculptures, illuminated at night, were amazing (in the true meaning of the word) in their artistry and creativity. The beaches, parks and old growth trees were a delight to see. There are several excellent and unique restaurants. This town is perfect for a romantic couple's break or for a family with children. A suggestion for the City Council: Provide a small, free, illustrated map of the city with various attractions and the unique places to eat, visit and play.0 Tony Keble.
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Anthony
Canada