Motels in Nanaimo, BC

Motels in Nanaimo, BC
Nanaimo, British Columbia is a nature enthusiast's playground. Located on Vancouver Island, the city is renowned for its natural beauty, crystal clear waters and eco-friendly way of life. Nanaimo offers scuba fans some of North America's best diving conditions on natural as well as artificial reefs. The coastal region also offers beautiful sea kayaking, canoeing and boating routes. Inland, there are kilometers of hiking trails through ancient redwood forests.

With so much to do in Nanaimo, you will want to stay a while. Fortunately, the city offers an abundance of economical motels.

Colonial Motel

Colonial Motel offers budget rooms within a short walk from the British Columbia ferry terminal. Rooms come furnished with two double beds with duvets, microwave, refrigerator and free Internet. Some rooms feature a king bed and kitchenette with pots, crockery and cutlery. One family suite can also be booked, and kids under 12 stay free.

Colonial Motel
950 Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, B.C. V9S 4K4
(250) 754-4415
isleinn.com

Inn on Long Lake

Inn on Long Lake is an upscale vacation property that overlooks Long Lake, just minutes from downtown Nanaimo. The inn offers a large whirlpool, fitness center and sauna as well as a business center. Every room features a lake view, luxurious pillow-top beds, microwave, fridge and complimentary Internet. Inn on Long Lake rents canoes and paddle boats. Pets are welcome.

Inn on Long Lake
4700 North Island Highway
Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 1W6
(250) 758-1144
innonlonglake.com

Bluebird Motel

Bluebird Motel is a family operated, centrally located motel close to shopping and restaurants and only minutes from Nanaimo Harbour. The motel offers rooms with one or two double beds, as well as kitchen units and family suites. Rooms include color TV, Internet access and spacious outdoor parking.

Bluebird Motel
995 North Terminal Avenue
Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K3
(250) 753-4151
thebluebirdmotel.com

Article Written By Chris MacKechnie

Chris MacKechnie is a graduate of Carleton University's Law Program and has been writing professionally for more than a decade. He is a regular contributor for a number of travel and business magazines and marketing websites, including "OutPost Magazine," "Report on Business" and several insurance trade publications. MacKechnie also writes extensively for several Fortune 500 companies located around the globe.

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