Stay at Waterfront Suites & Marina, a low-key extended-stay hotel in Nanaimo, BC. Enjoy balconies, ocean views, LGBTQ+ friendly environment, and nearby attractions.
Visitors appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, along with well-maintained marina facilities and scenic views, while noting the basic accommodations and some dated aspects of the suites.
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Waterfront Suites & Marina is a modest extended-stay hotel located at 1000 Stewart Ave in Nanaimo, overlooking the Strait of Georgia. The property offers simple accommodations with balconies, some featuring ocean views, providing a quiet setting well-suited for guests seeking a low-key experience. Its proximity to the BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal (just 1.1 km away) makes it a practical choice for travelers arriving by ferry.
The hotel operates on standard check-in and check-out times of 15:00 and 11:00, respectively, and welcomes a diverse clientele, including being LGBTQ+ friendly. Guest reviews describe the facilities as generally well maintained, though some note that parts of the suites appear slightly dated. The marina and docks receive positive remarks for cleanliness, security, and helpful staff, though pricing and parking may be considerations for some visitors.
Conveniently positioned near several local attractions, visitors can explore nearby sites such as Saysutshun, Departure Bay with its ferry terminal and dining options, and the Nanaimo Museum showcasing regional history and art. Access to major transit points includes Vancouver International Airport and Victoria International Airport, both within a two-hour drive.
Those arriving with boats appreciate the modern and secure marina facilities, while those staying on land have access to a range of nearby hotels offering different amenities and price points. The location caters well to travelers looking for extended stays with practical amenities rather than upscale comforts.
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Only used the marina, all the staff were cordially and helpful
Rooms are spotless .. staff friendly and helpful Location great and marina brand new I would stay again
old building but we'll maintained,floors bit cold but rooms are well maintained and location is fine near bus stop with great natural view,staff are the wealth specially Rinku at front desk doing great job
Amazing hotel view and staff very nice going extra mile to help Ms rinku great
Daily mooring for boat. Found prices a bit high and parking was not included. Service was plesant though. Facility was well kept and secure.
We called looking for a couple nights stay in the Marina. We received an email with a map of the marina, indicating where our slip was. The front staff at the office were friendly, helpful and informative. The marina docks look brand new, they are well lit at night. The shower was amazing, cleaner than the showers/ bathrooms at the last resort marina (more expensive) we were at. They are 10 minutes for $2.00. As a marina it has been great, but the suites part of the property looks quite run down.
Hotel view is fantastic and ms Rinku very helpful nice staff and good hospitality
We moored at Waterfront Marina July 6th. Very nice place. Docks were clean and well lit, and quite, with good security at night. The washroom and shower, were clean and spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. If I was to have any complaints it would be that the marina's name is not displayed from waterside. Took me a few minutes to figure out where it was. I plan on returning when using a marina in Nanaimo again.
Overlooking the Strait of Georgia, this low-key, extended-stay hotel is 1.1 km from the BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal, 2.9 km from Bowen Park and 4.9 km from Vancouver Island University.
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