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.
Jenny
United Kingdom
We had a quick stopover here on our way back to the mainland. So didn't get a chance to use any of the additional facilities on offer. We did however have a nice meal in the restaurant in the evening.
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.
Chelsie
Canada
Nice views from the room, staff efficient and friendly, clean and comfortable. Handy location near the waterfront and shops, parking underneath the building (additional cost)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faye
Australia
All was well organised and staff very helpful and friendly.
Set in Nanaimo, within 48 km of Maple Bay and 8.1 km of Nanaimo Museum, Cranberry Arms Pub and Hotel offers accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive....
Jackson
Canada
The room was clean and had a wall mounted AC and ceiling fan. Well decorated and had a pub downstairs.
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.
Nanaimo is a great city. Has incredible views of the bay and mountain range. Very friendly people. I happened upon a lovely kitchen store, Maison Cookware & Bakeware, that has an incredible selection of quality kitchenware. I spent some time talking to the owner, Julia House. She was a wealth of information on everything in her store. She said they will soon be opening a tableware store in the same complex. Definitely a stop for every cook!
Marilynne
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nanaimo was a little city that is spread far apart, but...
Nanaimo was a little city that is spread far apart, but everything you need is 10mins away
The homelessness issue rears its head all around Nanaimo but not as aparant as Vancouver!
A lot of OLD buildings with a lot of CLOSED but there is a bunch of construction, so I am wondering if the city will soon rebuild?
Blake
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
Nanaimo is a cool little city.
Nanaimo is a cool little city. Depending on the goal of your trip renting a vehicle is recommended, since the city is spread out. As well there is much to see in surrounding areas. With the ocean, mountains and forest this community is surrounded by nature and beauty!
Natasha
Canada
6.0
Scored 6.0
We had a great dinner at Firehouse Grill and fantastic...
We had a great dinner at Firehouse Grill and fantastic coffee at Regards Coffee and the walk along the waterfront was nice but nothing super special, in all honesty it's kind of a dreary, quiet place that isn't very pretty. Maybe it has way more to offer than what meets the eye but I truly wouldn't care to stay there for more than a night passing through.
Chelsea
Canada
10
Scored 10
There was a couple of RATS outside by the pool but they...
There was a couple of RATS outside by the pool but they stayed away from people. The hot tub wasn’t working either. But the pool was GLORIOUS and the room was clean to perfection. It was a nice place to sleep in!
David
Canada
6.0
Scored 6.0
I didn't see much of Nanaimo, just Petraglyph Park, before...
I didn't see much of Nanaimo, just Petraglyph Park, before heading to Victoria. This side of Nanaimo was quiet, and I left very early. One great thing about South Nanaimo is its proximity to the Duke Point Ferry - a short drive. Also, the lack of nightlife meant my visit was quiet.
I would recommend visiting Petraglyph Park. It's not easy to find it, you have to be driving on the northbound side, but it's beautiful. I've enjoyed other aspects of Nanaimo in the past, especially the Woodgrove area, and I've found people there very friendly.
I was pleasantly surprised by the room, it was spacious, had a beautiful couch and a very comfortable big bed. The bathroom and shower were big and the mini close up mirror was a nice touch. The TV screen was very big as well. I liked the fitness room, it had everything you’d need. Overall a wonderful, modern hotel.
The property was right by the lake, pet friendly. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was included, but “to go” due to current health restrictions. Rentals for kayaks, pedal boat and paddle board were reasonable. There were two grills available near the dock for barbecues which guests can use free of charge.
May was an exceptional host. Her kindness was greatly appreciated, from the tour of her beautiful backyard, a sample from her garden (kale, dill & green onion), and the box of dates she gifted my kids!! The next time we visit Nanaimo, we will definitely be back here!
Thank you, May!
Reasonably close in to central Nanaimo. Decent amount of free parking. Large room that had a balcony, which was an unexpected bonus. Comfortable beds. The property honored our request for a room on the quieter side of the hotel (away from the main arterial), which we appreciated.
I loved my room so clean and very comfortable. It's was so nice to have a pet friendly place for my dog and they gave me extra blanket for my pup to sleep on. The staff were very friendly, I would recommend this place and the price is very affordable.
Loved my stay.
The rooms were very modern and clean, with hightech lighting. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was really beautiful. The location was central to the downtown part of Nanaimo and close driving distance to the ocean as well.
My room was pretty new and very clean. Nice breakfast especially the muffins. The hotel is about 15-20 minutes walk from downtown and half an hour to bc ferry. Bus stop going to the ferry terminal is at the back of the hotel.
Room was great. Bed was very comfortable. Nice view of Long Lake. TV had a ton of channels. Location of the hotel for activities in the Nanaimo area was great (right off the highway).
Very welcoming with a cute welcome book for the area, clean and probably one of the comfiest bed I've slept in! Nanaimo is a small town and this was an easy drive to everything.
There was nothing not to like which is why I am a return customer and will continue to use Harbour Lights when I need to return to Nanaimo for medical appointments. Thank You
Best value in Nanaimo. Clean, spacious and well laid out room. Lots of plugs for charging devices. Great budget room within walking distance of downtown.
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