Ocean views and fresh air await on the rooftop terrace, while express check-in and dining options streamline the stay experience
What guests liked
The on-site restaurant served really good food and was a highlight of the stay.
Breakfast at the property was consistently described as delicious and fantastic.
The gym was in good shape and clean with good facilities.
Coast Bastion Hotel highlights
Located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, this hotel offers a rooftop terrace, hair salon, and dry cleaning. Minnoz Restaurant Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, complemented by a bar and gym. Past guests have praised the attentive staff.
Located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, this hotel offers a rooftop terrace, hair salon, and dry cleaning. Minnoz Restaurant Lounge serves breakfast and dinner, complemented by a bar and gym. Past guests have praised the attentive staff.
A serene garden oasis awaits, where attentive staff and modern comforts blend seamlessly for a refreshingly laid-back coastal getaway
Buccaneer Inn highlights
The Buccaneer Inn offers a quiet respite near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Guests can lounge in the garden, connect via in-room WiFi, or fire up the barbecue. The multilingual staff adds a cosmopolitan touch to this low-key retreat.
The Buccaneer Inn offers a quiet respite near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Guests can lounge in the garden, connect via in-room WiFi, or fire up the barbecue. The multilingual staff adds a cosmopolitan touch to this low-key retreat.
An indoor pool beckons for relaxation, while express check-in streamlines arrival at this Nanaimo hotel near the ferry terminal
What guests liked
The pool area was great, clean, and open for extended hours, making it a highlight of the property.
The on-site bistro offered good food, good hours, and excellent service.
Breakfast was a highlight with many guests praising its quality, variety, and value.
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo highlights
The Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo greets travelers with comfort and convenience. Enjoy a coffee shop, laundry facilities, bar, indoor pool, and restaurant with satisfying meals. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi complete the experience.
The Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo greets travelers with comfort and convenience. Enjoy a coffee shop, laundry facilities, bar, indoor pool, and restaurant with satisfying meals. Helpful staff and free in-room WiFi complete the experience.
Travelers can jumpstart their day with breakfast before hitting the gym or tackling business in the meeting rooms at this comfortable inn
What guests liked
Breakfast at the on-site restaurant was consistently excellent with great food and attentive service.
The property has a convenient on-site restaurant and is located near many great local dining options.
Quality Inn highlights
This Quality Inn caters to road warriors with practical amenities and creature comforts. Enjoy a gym to work off the free breakfast, free Wi-Fi for emails, and hospitable staff. Self-parking and express check-out keep things moving smoothly.
This Quality Inn caters to road warriors with practical amenities and creature comforts. Enjoy a gym to work off the free breakfast, free Wi-Fi for emails, and hospitable staff. Self-parking and express check-out keep things moving smoothly.
Island-hopping adventures begin at this coastal retreat, where attentive staff and a prime location near the ferry terminal set the stage for exploration
What guests liked
The property offers a pet-friendly atmosphere with a fenced outdoor area for pets and welcoming staff.
Convenient dining options are available nearby, including a restaurant across the street serving delicious food.
The Spot highlights
The Spot lives up to its name, offering a refreshed sanctuary with Wi-Fi and garden views. Guests can lounge on outdoor furniture, plan bicycle tours, and interact with multilingual staff. Its proximity to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and great value make it a hit with travelers.
The Spot lives up to its name, offering a refreshed sanctuary with Wi-Fi and garden views. Guests can lounge on outdoor furniture, plan bicycle tours, and interact with multilingual staff. Its proximity to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and great value make it a hit with travelers.
Ferry-adjacent lodging offers a morning boost with continental breakfast and seamless connectivity through complimentary WiFi
What guests liked
Breakfast options were above average and offered a nice mix of hot and cold choices.
Parking was safe, convenient, and close by, with many reviewers appreciating the well-maintained parking area.
Wi-Fi worked well and was a great amenity at this property.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo highlights
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a convenient base for travelers. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, free WiFi, a gym, and a business center. The helpful staff leaves a lasting impression.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a convenient base for travelers. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, free WiFi, a gym, and a business center. The helpful staff leaves a lasting impression.
Ocean views greet early risers at this coastal retreat, where upscale amenities and nearby designer shopping set the stage for a memorable stay
What guests liked
The property offers excellent dining options with great restaurants on site and nearby.
The property is very pet-friendly, welcoming dogs with amenities like beds and bowls in the room.
The in-house restaurant serves great food and the staff, including Kalynn May, provide a welcoming atmosphere.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel highlights
The Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers a blend of seaside charm and modern convenience. Guests can start their day with a workout in the gym, enjoy breakfast overlooking Departure Bay, or unwind with on-site services like dry cleaning and a hair salon.
The Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers a blend of seaside charm and modern convenience. Guests can start their day with a workout in the gym, enjoy breakfast overlooking Departure Bay, or unwind with on-site services like dry cleaning and a hair salon.
Travelers can kick off their day with a continental spread, peruse the news, and plot their next adventure at this convenient Nanaimo spot
What guests liked
Parking was convenient and easily accessible with a nearby park available.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo highlights
This Travelodge sits near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offering a low-key vibe with practical perks. Guests can fuel up on breakfast, tap into WiFi, and handle laundry needs without fuss. The staff's reputation for helpfulness adds a human touch to the no-frills experience.
This Travelodge sits near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offering a low-key vibe with practical perks. Guests can fuel up on breakfast, tap into WiFi, and handle laundry needs without fuss. The staff's reputation for helpfulness adds a human touch to the no-frills experience.
Sun-soaked terrace and four coffee shops offer relaxation options near the ferry, while friendly staff ensure a smooth stay
What guests liked
The adjacent restaurant offered a convenient and good dining experience with an extensive menu.
Easy parking and convenient access to the city made parking a pleasant experience.
Harbour Light Motel highlights
The Harbour Light Motel sits conveniently close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Guests can sip coffee at one of four nearby cafes, bask on the terrace, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous visitors have praised the helpful staff, suggesting a welcoming vibe.
The Harbour Light Motel sits conveniently close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Guests can sip coffee at one of four nearby cafes, bask on the terrace, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. Previous visitors have praised the helpful staff, suggesting a welcoming vibe.
Find your haven by enjoying simple comforts like a lovely garden or having help from friendly staff whenever you need it.
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites highlights
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a serene retreat with its garden and restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas, unwind on the terrace or enjoy amenities like smoke-free premises and microwaves upon request; guests rave about the helpful staff.
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a serene retreat with its garden and restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas, unwind on the terrace or enjoy amenities like smoke-free premises and microwaves upon request; guests rave about the helpful staff.
Barbecue grills and ferry proximity: a motel that balances relaxation and convenience, like a laid-back friend with a surprisingly organized calendar
Diplomat Motel highlights
This motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal offers practicality and comfort. Enjoy in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and barbecue grills. The Diplomat's staff impresses, and amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience to your stay.
This motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal offers practicality and comfort. Enjoy in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and barbecue grills. The Diplomat's staff impresses, and amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience to your stay.
Cozy motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal offers a warm welcome and convenient amenities for travelers planning their day
The Bluebird Motel highlights
This modest motel provides a comfortable base for ferry-bound guests. With in-room WiFi and a staff that's earned a reputation for helpfulness, it's the kind of place that understands the simple needs of road-weary travelers. Nothing fancy, just reliable hospitality.
This modest motel provides a comfortable base for ferry-bound guests. With in-room WiFi and a staff that's earned a reputation for helpfulness, it's the kind of place that understands the simple needs of road-weary travelers. Nothing fancy, just reliable hospitality.
Explore your adventurous side by bike or on foot. Then unwind over coffee or drinks at this charming hostel.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) highlights
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a haven for active travelers near Old City Quarter, with amenities like cycling and ecotours. Unwind in the library or bar, take advantage of bike rentals and laundry facilities, enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby, explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a haven for active travelers near Old City Quarter, with amenities like cycling and ecotours. Unwind in the library or bar, take advantage of bike rentals and laundry facilities, enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby, explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.
Ocean-side B&B offers a tranquil escape with a sun-drenched terrace, indoor games, and a laid-back vibe that feels like a deep breath of salty air
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B highlights
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a peaceful retreat with coastal charm. Guests can enjoy the sunny terrace, Wi-Fi, or board games, all while soaking up the serene atmosphere that has won over many travelers.
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a peaceful retreat with coastal charm. Guests can enjoy the sunny terrace, Wi-Fi, or board games, all while soaking up the serene atmosphere that has won over many travelers.
Mornings kick off with a continental spread, while the business center keeps productivity humming. For those who prefer sweat to spreadsheets, there's a gym.
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as good, great, wonderful, fantastic, and top-notch with a variety of options.
The property is located near a shopping center with plenty of dining options.
The fitness room has enough exercising equipment and is fantastic.
Best Western Northgate Inn highlights
The Best Western Northgate Inn sits near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offering a convenient base for travelers. Guests can enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a business center, blending comfort with practicality in a no-frills package.
The Best Western Northgate Inn sits near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offering a convenient base for travelers. Guests can enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, and a business center, blending comfort with practicality in a no-frills package.
Lakeside serenity meets adventure: A tranquil retreat with private beach access and nearby attractions for nature lovers
What guests liked
Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with a great selection of food.
The hot tub offered a relaxing and stunning view of the lake, with many guests praising its quality and location.
The hot tub and sauna were highly praised for their relaxing and stunning views of the lake.
Inn On Long Lake highlights
The Inn On Long Lake offers a peaceful lakeshore escape with continental breakfast, a garden terrace, and a private beach. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and prime location earn high marks from visitors.
The Inn On Long Lake offers a peaceful lakeshore escape with continental breakfast, a garden terrace, and a private beach. Enjoy kayaking, fishing, and in-room WiFi. Helpful staff and prime location earn high marks from visitors.
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Protection Island
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (326)
8.4/10
Very good
(326)
cleanliness
Stay connected with high-speed WiFi while having fun playing beach volleyball or shooting hoops. End your day relaxing near the TV in the lobby.
What guests liked
The property offers a hot breakfast that was described as awesome and good.
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation highlights
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers an active vibe with beach volleyball and basketball onsite. Relax in the lobby by the TV, use laundry facilities, or connect to free WiFi while enjoying barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers an active vibe with beach volleyball and basketball onsite. Relax in the lobby by the TV, use laundry facilities, or connect to free WiFi while enjoying barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Indulge in delicious meals all day long while enjoying restful moments at this hotel’s tranquil retreat.
What guests liked
The complimentary breakfast was consistently good and offered a variety of options.
The pool and hot tub were great, easy to access, and provided a relaxing experience for guests.
The indoor pool and hot tub were lovely and a nice treat after a long day.
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo highlights
Located near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy restful moments at the spa tub or take advantage of Ricky's All Day Grill for meals throughout the day. Previous guests rave about dining options, pool, and helpful staff.
Located near the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Enjoy restful moments at the spa tub or take advantage of Ricky's All Day Grill for meals throughout the day. Previous guests rave about dining options, pool, and helpful staff.
Coastal charm meets culinary delights: A getaway near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal offers relaxation and nearby exploration
What guests liked
Underground parking was a convenient and safe bonus for guests.
The on-site restaurant served excellent food with great service and convenient location.
The hot tub was a great bonus, offering a deep soaking experience.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo highlights
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo blends comfort with convenience. Guests savor meals at Grand Cru Restaurant, then burn off calories in the gym or garden strolls. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the staff's helpfulness adds a personal touch to this laid-back retreat.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo blends comfort with convenience. Guests savor meals at Grand Cru Restaurant, then burn off calories in the gym or garden strolls. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, while the staff's helpfulness adds a personal touch to this laid-back retreat.
Convenience meets comfort at this ferry-adjacent motel, where attentive staff and practical amenities create a hassle-free home base
Departure Bay Motel highlights
Nestled near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, this motel offers practicality and comfort. Guests enjoy on-site laundry, free WiFi, and complimentary parking. A vending machine provides quick snacks, and the helpful staff has earned praise from previous visitors.
Nestled near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, this motel offers practicality and comfort. Guests enjoy on-site laundry, free WiFi, and complimentary parking. A vending machine provides quick snacks, and the helpful staff has earned praise from previous visitors.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Vancouver Island Military Museum in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
You can browse the exhibits at Nanaimo Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Another highly rated hotel is Coast Bastion Hotel, which is 18 minutes away on foot.
In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 1,176 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodation options in the area.
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Protection Island?
You can find a variety of room prices on Hotels.com depending on where you plan to go and when. To see the lowest rates available, filter by your preferred criteria and sort by price.
Take a look at the lowest price per night CA $86
How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Protection Island?
You can find the best price for your travel budget on Hotels.com by adding your search criteria and sorting by price. Prices vary based on when and where you plan to go.
Take a look at the lowest price per night CA $86
What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Protection Island?
Before or after your visit to Protection Island, you can check out nearby sights like University of British Columbia, Parksville Beach, and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park.
Other places in the area are Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara, Rathtrevor Beach, and Woodgrove Shopping Centre.
What cheap hotels are close to Protection Island?
For an economical hotel close to Protection Island, consider Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo, which offers an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a restaurant.
Can I find hotels close to Protection Island that are fully refundable?
Yes, there are many hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline. Find refundable rates using the “Fully refundable” filter when you search for hotels.
What are the best romantic hotels near Protection Island?
If you are looking for a romantic stay, Brookside Falls offers couples/private dining, proposal/romance packages, and private wine tours. It’s a short 17-minute drive from Protection Island.
What cheap motels can I book close to Protection Island?
To stay economically near Protection Island, you can book Arbutus Grove Motel, which offers a restaurant and parking.
Also consider Buccaneer Inn, which is another affordable motel in the area.
What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Protection Island?
Sights like University of British Columbia, Parksville Beach, and Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park are in the area near Protection Island.
Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara, Rathtrevor Beach, and Woodgrove Shopping Centre are other places to visit in the area.
What are the best lodges close to Protection Island?
Appreciate the natural setting around Bethlehem Centre, which is a 22-minute drive from Protection Island, and enjoy amenities such as parking and a terrace.
What are the best cabins close to Protection Island?
The Hobbit on Canopy Ridge Gabriola: Enjoy peace and quiet and breakfast when you stay at this cabin, which is a 38-minute drive from Protection Island.
What are the best campsites near Protection Island?
Prancing Pony Glamping Dome at Shirewoods Farm: Experience the tranquil outdoors when you stay a 30-minute drive from Protection Island. This campsite offers guests a patio and free WiFi.
Yurt glamour: Here is another choice in the larger area.