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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Nanaimo hotel

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Exterior
Property grounds
Lounge
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
4898 Rutherford Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4Z4
  • Long Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Club Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 35 sq m
  • 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)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Long Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park with a stay here. Woodgrove Shopping Centre and Landmark Cinemas Nanaimo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 8 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Smokin' George's BBQ - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bodhi's Artisan Bakery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Nanaimo hotel
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 center, 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo offers 50 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 935 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 935 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 935 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 935 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 935 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay regularly at this hotel. Feel safe as a woman traveling alone for work. Nice restaurant at the hotel which is convenient at the end of a busy day. Personable friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and would stay there in a heart beat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was like going back in time!! To a better time. Fast and friendly service, and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nikita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was quiet which was good for sleeping. It's slightly dated but over all was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the elegance and old world glam that this hotel has. You walk in and are transported back in time. The lovely desk clerk was such a helpful, welcoming addition to the vibe. When we come to Nanaimo I try and book here because of the staff and the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgiia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is very comfortable and very close to where we visit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, pleasant staff, great food, but a little older building. Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, No food options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting hotel, like the name "Grand" would suggest. Nicer area than most in Nanaimo also!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhea, Bella Bella

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAYANTILAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great price and good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Travelled with family
Very clean, amazing decor and furnishings, very tasteful Christmas decorations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff were rude
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky, Quathiaski Cove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We like the underground parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older hotel but nicely kept, very good beds, excellent front desk staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024