Nanaimo

Painted Turtle Guesthouse
121 Bastion Street
+1 250 753-4432
Double room $75/night for two people, Dorm bed $25.25/night; less in off season
corner of Commercial and Bastion Streets downtown

A simple but friendly hostel aimed square at the backpacker set, in the heart of downtown Nanaimo, around the corner from The Old City Station Pub, and The Green Olive: Nanaimo's Premier Shared Dining Experience. Rooms are free of phones or televisions, but free wireless internet covers the hostel.

Bev and Sandy's Place
2734 Camcrest Drive
+1 250 758-4983, cell +1 250 616-2636
$45/night one person, $55/night two people; discounts for weeklong stays

A two-room B&B offering personal service. On the northwest side of town. Accept cash or cheqe but not credit cards. Most pets welcome.

Coast Bastion Inn
11 Bastion Street
+1 250 753-6601
$145-$275/night

An upscale hotel in the heart of downtown Nanaimo.

Buccaneer Inn
1577 Stewart Avenue
+1 877 282-6337
$60-199
3 blocks south of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

The Buccaneer Inn features comfortable, plush beds with down duvets in a separate bedroom, full kitchen facilities, ensuite bathrooms, full coffee and tea making facilities, games and books basket and local art all in a spotlessly clean room. Free wireless internet and free use of the front desk laptop, secure gear storage for scuba diving gear, dive gear rinse station, storage facilities for bikes and kayaks, BBQ deck. Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor.com since 2004! AAA 2 Diamond and Canada Select 3.5 Star accommodation. Across from 5 restaurants and pubs including waterfront dining. Beautiful walk along Harbourside Walkway to downtown. Central Nanaimo location; great for seeing all of southern and central Vancouver Island including Victoria, Tofino, Oceanside, Chemainus and Comox Valley.

Graycliff Cottage Bed and Breakfast
7550 Lantzville Road, Lantzville
+1 250 390-3203
From $103 Double occupancy. $20 extra per person
Just follow the Department of Highways' B&B signs

From your bedroom window, your deck, or the hot tub, watch eagles, seals, sea lions, cruise ships, or beautiful sunsets. Or take a quiet walk along the secluded beach. All suites self contained and include: Private exterior keyed entrance; Queen size bed with down duvet; Ensuite bath; Cable TV & VCR; Small refrigerator & coffee bar with complimentary coffee, teas & hot chocolate. Fresh full breakfast served every morning in the dining room overlooking Georgia Strait. Wireless high-speed internet available.