Find beach hotels in Nanaimo

Known for its island views and boating, Nanaimo offers a lot for the traveler planning a getaway.

Inn On Long Lake is a top beachfront hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi, and it’s located close to Departure Bay Beach.

Choose from one of Expedia’s 18 hotels in Nanaimo for your beachside break.

You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Nanaimo: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 62°F, while the coldest months are December and February with an average of 39°F. The rainiest months in Nanaimo are November, January, December, and October, with each month seeing an average of 9 inches of rainfall.

After arriving and settling in at your accommodation of choice, you might want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Departure Bay Beach. Take advantage of the area’s boating and hiking trails, and make time for local attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Museum. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Nanaimo Aquatic Centre or Vancouver Island University.

Here’s some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Nanaimo more easily: Make your way to Nanaimo with a flight to Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), the closest major airport which is located 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from the city center. You can take a ferry from the local port.