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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 marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.2 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Sharon
$111 nightly
$129 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Coast Bastion Hotel
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 wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 mi from Protection Island
Canada
William
$75 nightly
$87 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Buccaneer Inn
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

3. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
1.5 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Yusuf
$95 nightly
$110 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
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 spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

4. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.1 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Brandon
$104 nightly
$120 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.1 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Evgeny
$74 nightly
$86 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
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 cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Elisabeth
$104 nightly
$121 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.
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.

7. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Jason
$69 nightly
$81 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Spot
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
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.

8. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
1.6 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Chris
$75 nightly
$87 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Harbour Light Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

9. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.2 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
$86 nightly
$100 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
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.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

10. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
1.8 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Louie
$77 nightly
$89 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
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 hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

11. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 mi from Protection Island
Canada
shu
$53 nightly
$62 total
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Total with taxes and fees
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 compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

12. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.4 mi from Protection Island
Canada
laurie
$76 nightly
$89 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.7 mi from Protection Island
Canada
James
$105 nightly
$121 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Best Western Northgate Inn
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.
An indoor swimming pool with a yellow slide, blue steps, and a seating area with chairs.
A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, a seating area with a bench and tables, and a counter with a menu display.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a television.

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
11.8 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Cassandra
$135 nightly
$156 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
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.

15. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.3 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Sage
$122 nightly
$142 total
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Patti
$102 nightly
$119 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.3 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Ralph
$100 nightly
$116 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

18. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 2.1 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Kasey
$69 nightly
$80 total
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Total with taxes and fees
Departure Bay Motel
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.
Exterior
A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.

19. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
9.6 mi from Protection Island
Canada
Abraham
$34 nightly
$40 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Protection Island

Property
Star rating
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
1,879 reviews
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,004 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 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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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,519 reviews
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Top Protection Island Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Bathroom needs a renovation. Breakfast was just average."
Jill 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Loved it. Fantastic property and close to everything we wanted. Enjoyed using the 24 hour fitness center. Would absolutely stay again 😊"
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean. Quiet. Central location."
Katherine 3-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

8/10 Good
"Nice room. A little colder than I would have liked upon entry because the air was on, but that it just my personal opinion. It is October after all. Online self check in caused me some issues but was resolved quickly when I called the number"
Opal 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Spot
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Highly Recommend! I recently had the pleasure of staying at this location and the property exceeded all expectations! It was immaculately clean, tastefully decorated. The bed was incredibly comfortable. The location was perfect—close to everything, peaceful and quiet. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again or recommend it to friends and family. If you’re considering a stay here, don’t hesitate—you won’t regret it! Thank you. A great trouble free experience!"
Brent 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"What a pleasant surprise! So glad we found this gem and will continue to book when traveling through Nanaimo!"
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Buccaneer Inn
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice and quiet property."
Christina 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Northgate Inn
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Other attractions near Protection Island

A calm river with a wooden dock, a pathway along the riverbank, and buildings in the background.
Photo by Andrew Levi

Maffeo Sutton Park

You can learn about the history of Nanaimo with a trip to Maffeo Sutton Park.
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A totem pole in a grassy field with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

8.8/10 (46 reviews)
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 waterfront.
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Townsite Marina

Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Townsite Marina.
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The Globe Live Studio

You can enjoy a show at The Globe Live Studio during your trip to Nanaimo.
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White Sails Brewing

You can take time to visit White Sails Brewing during your travels to Nanaimo.
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Dallas Square Cenotaph

Find out about the history of Nanaimo when you take a trip to Dallas Square Cenotaph.
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Nanaimo Boat Basin

Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Nanaimo Boat Basin.
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Bastion

8.2/10 (306 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Bastion. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Protection Island?
Protection Island is located in Nanaimo. This walkable area is known for its beautiful island views and hiking. You'll find 111 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Protection Island?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Protection Island. Other good options within a few miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels will I find close to Protection Island?
Expedia has 111 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Protection Island.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Protection Island, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Protection Island.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Protection Island?
For more details about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Protection Island, click here.
What can I see and do near Protection Island?
Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Local parks like Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park, and Jack Point and Biggs Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.