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(1,197 reviews) Room was ok, check in staff was good, hotel is tired looking, needs a bit of refreshing Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=34728&PinnedHotelID=34728&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000009133) ![Coast Bastion Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/40700/40652/1d267e99_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Coast Bastion Hotel 11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC $130 nightly $150 total Feb 28 - Mar 1 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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(89 reviews) Christmas in the cottage! It was easy because the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for a festive dinner. The cottage was clean and comfortable, the games room would have been fun but it was quite chilly out so didn't spend much time out there. This is a great place for a family ... Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Cassidy-Hotels-100-Year-Old-Farm-Cottage-Minutes-From-The-Beach.h78610576.Hotel-Information) ![Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74740000/74739000/74738996/437edf0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Gabriola Large Private Suite & Hot Tub Gabriola BC Stay at this apartment in Gabriola Island. Enjoy free WiFi, furnished patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Duke Point Ferry Terminal and Departure ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews) The place was lovely! We had an amazing stay. 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