Nanaimo, The Centre of Vancouver Island

For those in the know, Nanaimo is home to some very beautiful scenery. And for those that have not yet visited our community, we are home to lush temperate rainforests on top of Mt. Benson, a world famous harbour protected by two beautiful and unique islands, Newcastle Island Provincial Park and Protection Island and hundreds of kilometres of walking, biking and hiking trails. Long gone is the image of Nanaimo as a forestry and fishing base and in is the beautiful, natural environment that helps us make British Columbia the best place on earth!

Make Nanaimo is the centre of your Vancouver Island visit. Whether you are on business or a holiday, Nanaimo's central Vancouver Island location makes it the perfect place to base yourself for daytrips or a regional meeting.

Motels in Nanaimo

Nanaimo is home to a wide range of accommodation. Choose from Nanaimo bed and breakfasts, family run motels or larger chain operated hotels. Nanaimo motels range from 3.5 star oceanview accommodation to downtown to more modest motel accommodation. There is something for everyone here!

There was a time in North America where motels, motor inns, auto courts, motor courts and other budget oriented properties reigned supreme. The term motel has taken a beating in the past few decades as some properties have taken less care than others. But inns, motels, limited service hotels and boutique properties are making a resurgence. Among those is The Buccaneer Inn in Nanaimo.

Buccaneer Inn Motel, Nanaimo

At The Buccaneer Inn there are no hidden surprises! Just spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms and suites in a nice urban/oceanview setting, in a well maintained, renovated and reburbished 40 year old motel run by an honest, ethical family with an eye towards operating their business in the most environmentally responsible manner possible.

Considered one of Vancouver Island's hidden gems, you'll receive a warm welcome from your hosts, Dave, Marlene and Christopher at The Buccaneer Inn. Their Canada Select 3.5 Star and AAA 2 Diamond motel has been rated the most popular hotel or motel in Nanaimo by TripAdvisor.com since 2004. The Buccaneer Inn features one bedroom kitchen suites with a separate bedroom and full kitchen and small economical studios. They offer two Deluxe Suites both with king size beds and one even has a real wood burning fireplace! All their accommodation is done in a cozy beach house theme with down duvets, free high speed internet, games and books and a great selection of coffee and teas.

Nanaimo Motel Hosts, Dave, Marlene and Christopher

Their small, personal, family owned and operated, Vancouver Island hotel style accommodation, has been Nanaimo's highest rated motel since 1998! Dave, Marlene and Christopher have spent years traveling the world over and have learned what you need in order to have a comfortable stay at a price that's right. Their beds are famously comfortable. Their service is genuine, warm and friendly. And their rooms are always spotlessly clean.

Discover more about the accommodation offerings at The Buccaneer Inn by clicking on our Accommodation page!

Enjoy your visit to Nanaimo and rest easy at The Buccaneer Inn!