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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Sharon
S$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

2. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Dorothy
S$159
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

3. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
1.9 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Paul
S$142
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

4. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
3.2 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Brandon
S$109
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Brandon
S$159
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Evgeny
S$105
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.4 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Elisabeth
S$155
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

8. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Jason
S$103
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Spot
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

9. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Chris
S$112
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

10. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.6 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Ralph
S$146
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

11. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
S$131
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

12. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Louie
S$114
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 2.5 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
shu
S$100
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

14. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
laurie
S$113
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
Room
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
10 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
James
S$156
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.
An indoor swimming pool with a yellow slide, blue steps, and a seating area with chairs.
A rustic wooden building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a garden with various plants and flowers.

16. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
17.9 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Lorraine
S$194
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

17. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
7.5 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Sage
S$182
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
7.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
Patti
S$153
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
Room

19. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 3.3 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
William
S$112
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

20. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
7.7 km from Vancouver Island University
Canada
david
S$157
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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Compare popular hotels close to Vancouver Island University

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,890 reviews
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A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
9.0
Wonderful
1,382 reviews
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A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
8.8
Excellent
1,005 reviews
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A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
Bethlehem Centre
8.8
Excellent
84 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
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Top Vancouver Island University Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"No issues at this property"
Max 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, modern, like new. The guy from Ghana welcomed us, helped us with the luggage , he is a very nice person."
Andreea 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Spot
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean big and elegant room. A classic hotel which is very welcoming and good value for money"
Walid 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

8/10 Good
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Tyler 6-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Bluebird Motel
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great for business travel."
Henry 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

8/10 Good
"Beds were comfy, room was clean but smelled musty, coffee was good and the shower had good pressure. All in all a good bang for your buck."
Breanne 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Departure Bay Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful! Would go back! Would recommend!"
Chrystal 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Love this location and the staff is always so nice and helpful! On site restaurants and the Fig Love store attached never disappoint. We will be back again."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location to ferry terminal. King suite was spacious and comfortable. Amenities were good. I would return."
Young Tze 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Buccaneer Inn

Other attractions near Vancouver Island University

Old City Quarter

8.6/10 (62 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Nanaimo Aquatic Centre

8.0/10 (189 reviews)
Enjoy an outing to Nanaimo Aquatic Centre during your stay in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Nanaimo Ice Centre

Catch an event at Nanaimo Ice Centre during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Colliery Dam Park

After visiting Colliery Dam Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Morrell Nature Sanctuary

You can take time to visit Morrell Nature Sanctuary during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Buttertubs Marsh Park

You can take time to visit Buttertubs Marsh Park during your travels to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a stop at Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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Bowen Park

Bowen Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Vancouver Island University?
Vancouver Island University is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Vancouver Island University?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Vancouver Island University. Other good options within 5 miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels are there close to Vancouver Island University?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Vancouver Island University.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Vancouver Island University, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Vancouver Island University.
What can I see and do near Vancouver Island University?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Enjoy the outdoors at Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park or Jack Point and Biggs Park.