THE WATERFRONT SUITES AND MARINA, Nanaimo

The Waterfront Suites And Marina - Oceanfront Suites with Full Kitchens and Harbor Views

Located steps from Nanaimo's seawall, The Waterfront Suites And Marina provides residence-style accommodations with sea-view balconies. This 2-star Nanaimo hotel features spacious rooms equipped with full kitchens, including stove-ovens, refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers. Each air-conditioned unit contains a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, and a dedicated seating area. The Waterfront Suites serves both short-term tourists and extended-stay guests, with coin-operated laundry facilities available on-site. The property sits within 0.5 miles of Sealand Pho and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, while Vancouver Island Conference Centre is 2 miles away. The multilingual staff speaks Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, French, and Tagalog. Newcastle Provincial Park, accessible via a 15-minute ferry ride from nearby Maffeo Sutton Park, offers walking trails and historical monuments.

Pros

Direct access to world-class diving spots and fishing areas

Within walking distance of Downtown Nanaimo's entertainment district

Staff fluency in six different languages

Views of Newcastle Channel and Nanaimo harbor from most rooms

Cons

3 miles from Nanaimo Harbour Water

No on-site restaurant