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Buccaneer Inn

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.

G
Gareth
From
Netherlands
exceptionally clean and spacious
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews
Location 8.6
Price from
US$137.33
1 night, 2 adults
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Harbour Light Motel

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.

J
Jennifer
From
Australia
Value for money. Convenient location. Staff provided helpful advice on local restaurants & attractions
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews
Location 8.0
Price from
US$84.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Departure Bay Motel

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.

B
Bruce
From
Canada
Perfect for the ferry traveller.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$93.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Bluebird Motel

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.

K
Kathy
From
Canada
Clean rooms, pleasant staff and great location close to ferry terminal
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews
Location 8.1
Price from
US$86.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Port-O-Call Inn

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.

J
Jennifer
From
Ecuador
Easy and fast check in Big room Really clean Not noisy environment Have a/c
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews
Location 7.4
Price from
US$77.52
1 night, 2 adults
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Diplomat Motel

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.

l
laurent
From
United States
Wasn’t expecting to have two seperate rooms. Back room was away from traffic making it very quiet. Unexpected surprise for that. Staff was great, had to extend my stay twice, and the front desk helped out quickly to make sure I could stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$75.02
1 night, 2 adults
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The Spot

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.

J
Julie
From
Canada
The room was immaculately clean, the hotel was SUPER easy to find, the bed was comfortable, and there was great food nearby. This was our best stay on this trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
Location 7.9
Price from
US$95.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Value Lodge Motel

Nanaimo

Located 10 minutes’ drive from Duke Point ferry terminal, this Nanaimo motel provides a microwave and a mini refrigerator are included in each guest room.

R
Roxanne
From
Canada
Friendly staff, good value, clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Location 7.3
Price from
US$78.97
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday House Motel

Ladysmith (Near 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.

K
Kevin
From
Canada
Amazing staff that went above and beyond!! They let us check in early and when I forgot a pair of pants in the room after check out, they retrieved them and mailed then directly to me in alberta. Highly recommend and will definitely be staying there in the future.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 74 reviews
Location 6.5
Price from
US$128.03
1 night, 2 adults
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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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  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
    Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.2
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 569 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking motels in Nanaimo

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 reviews

Motels that guests love in Nanaimo

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  • Departure Bay Motel

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$98.17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 697 reviews
    Older motel but we'll equipped and everything was in good working order. Very comfortable ☺️
    Guest review by
    fern
    Family with young children

  • The Spot

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$108.09
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    This small motel had everything we needed for a 1 night stay. Was clean and comfortable.
    Guest review by
    sarah
    Family with young children

  • Harbour Light Motel

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$108.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 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.
    Guest review by
    Shane
    Young couple

  • Buccaneer Inn

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$127.92
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 549 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.
    Guest review by
    Ljgaud
    Young couple

  • Harbour Light Motel

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$108.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 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.
    Guest review by
    cynthia
    Solo traveller

  • Harbour Light Motel

    Motel in Nanaimo
    Avg. price/night: US$108.41
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,167 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.
    Guest review by
    Danny and Deborah
    Young couple