The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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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

Club Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Maple)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(71 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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About this property

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Hotel in Nanaimo with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Long Lake. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, 5 meeting rooms and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Long Lake and a 4-minute drive from Woodgrove Shopping Centre
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.

Grand Cru Restaurant – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Whik(e)y Bar – On-site bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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
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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 429 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Limited bar/dining amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok but no restaurant on weekdays
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, exactly as advertised. Room service was delicious with great presentation. Beautiful establishment. Close walking trails on Long Lake. Great price and experience. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative for me was the bulky pillows. They are NOT comfortable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stay at the Grand . Friendly staff. Clean room . Comfy bed and pillows
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

8/10 Good

terry, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and housekeeping very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joycelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand Hotel was a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We very much enjoyed our annual stay at The Grand. Excellent, friendly service. Dinner at the restaurant was delicious as always although the Mother’s Day brunch could have been organized a bit better. We were surprised not to have a balcony in our Deluxe room this time. We’ll have to be sure to request it next year.
Half a rack of lamb
Nanaimo Bar Dessert Martini
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandi

Business traveller
Hotel was probably ‘Grand’ in its day but is definitely showing its age. Booked 2 suites and was excited to have jacuzzi tubs, neither worked. Beds were comfortable and rooms were spacious but everything needs updating. Price was high for what you are getting.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our night , it’s a bit noisy from the road near by, but it was nice to have a balcony and everyone we encountered was friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large rooms with gas fireplace. Clean with good beds. Air conditioner is limited to how low the cooling setting is allowed, which was not as low as we would like for sleeping! If you like a warm room, this is a good spot for you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

4/10 Poor

Ross

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Dont take your shoes off when walking on carpet

Clean room. Hotel very out of date. Cracked tile in bathroom. Floors are terrible. Carpet is 30 years old and totally wrecked - backing appears to have cone off and bunched up causing very uncomfortable and uneven walking. Do not take off your shoes. Tacky front entrance. Needs a major update - probably all original when built in late 90s
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

8/10 Good

Rob

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice, clean, easy to patk
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA MAY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel. Check in was flawless. Room was excellent. Dinner was amazing. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Campbell River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here 3 times & have always enjoyed our stay. The restaurant is very nice, the food is incredible & Hussein is an amazing server.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Noce
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little far from businesses by foot/on a hill, but the hotel was clean and we got our room cleaned on day 2 without even requesting! Did not try the restaurant but it seemed busy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025