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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.0 star property

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Property entrance
Reception
Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Property grounds
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar

Explore the area

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4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4Z4
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(78 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink

Club Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Maple) | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Maple)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Nanaimo

At The Grand Hotel Nanaimo you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Long Lake and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Grand Cru Restaurant, is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Whik(e)y Bar is the hotel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a gym. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Nanaimo hotel, attractions include Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 29.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' George's BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thrifty Foods - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. There are 5 meeting rooms available. A fitness centre, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Grand Hotel Nanaimo. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offers 50 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Grand Cru Restaurant
  • Whik(e)y Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
A credit card must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 50 mi (80 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Grand Nanaimo
Nanaimo Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Hotel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Nanaimo
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Hotel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo on 28 Mar 2026 start from NZ$209, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

Yep, The Grand Hotel Nanaimo has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

The closest beach to The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is Departure Bay Beach (4.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

No, The Grand Hotel Nanaimo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Grand Hotel Nanaimo?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Marcela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were courteous. The room was clean. Some improvements would be welcomed, like more outlets in the room to connect your laptop, phone charger. I tried to use the hair dryer and it didn't work, not sure if it was the outlets or the dryer itself. The mini fridge was noisy. We would have liked the restaurant to be open at least for breakfast. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tejveer Singh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness
restaraunt was closed so the dining experience was non existent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here many times. Good value. Disappointed jacuzzi tub not working. Will stay again in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marci

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, looks are deceiving. You walk in the foyer and think wow this place looks elegant, then you take the elevator up to your room and see phone cards and electrical ends hanging out of the top of the wall. The room was clean and beds comfortable. The shower head seemed as though it would blow off if it was in high power. Other family members stayed in another room where the fireplace, jetted tub and thermostat did not work. Probably won’t stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malgosia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great old school vibe to this hotel. It's not really that old but has a European feel to it. Killer Whiskey bar. The restaurant is also fantastic for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the hotel was first class from the front desk to the chamber maid, I had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and quiet. Check-in and check out were fast and easy. Secure parking is a huge plus especially in bad weather. I have stayed here many times and it's always low cost and quiet, so easy to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, quick check in, very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaochun, COQUITLAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly service, clean comfortable rooms and high quality restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

declan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Carley

Liked: Staff & service
Good housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nanaimo’s best kept secret. The property is immaculate, the staff goes beyond to assist, the lobby and bar/restaurant are throwbacks to an easier, elegant time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miodrag

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is good yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel with wonderful decor - nice large rooms - quiet, and excellent location for our purposes. Beds on the soft side (not my preference).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025