Long-term Stay


Nanaimo's affordability makes it a great place to live for part of the year. Planning a long term stay in Nanaimo is easy and convenient. Many downtown condos and hotel rooms offer monthly and weekly rates, so you can plan your long term stay as you go, and enjoy quick access to city amenities and transportation routes while you're here.

As a university city, Nanaimo also has a busy seasonal rental and real estate market that can work to your advantage. Peak demand for seasonal homes near downtown is between September and April, with many great rentals available through the summer. Renting a home or suite is a great way to save money and enjoy all the comforts of a private residence while you stay in Nanaimo for the summer.

Long Term Stay Rates / Options

Property Weekly Rate Monthly Rate Valid Dates Kitchens
Absolute Oceanfront Luxury Condominiums $605 - $1,045+ $1,045 - $2,195 year round Full Kitchen
A Place on the Green $1,495 (Apr 24th-Sep 26th) $1,500 (Oct 1st-Mar 31st) year round Full Kitchen
Beck Lake Luxury Guest House $395 $1,250 October to April OR ask us Full Kitchen
Best Western Northgate Inn $79-99/night $75-89/night   Kitchenette or Full Kitchen
Bev & Sandy's Place B&B $270 single / $330 double - - - - all year round - - - -
Buccaneer Inn $499.95 - - - - - - - - Full Kitchen
Castaway Motel $300 single, $375 double $900 single, $1,200 double October to April Full Kitchen
Grand Hotel Nanaimo - - - - $2,898 Year Round Full Kitchen
Hammond Bay Oceanside B&B $500 $1,500 October to April Full kitchen
Heathering Heights $400 $1,500 - - - - - - - -
Howard Johnson Harbourside Hotel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Inn the Estuary Low: $990
Shoulder: $1,050.00
High: $1120.00
Low: $2,900
Shoulder: $3450.00
High: $4000.00
Low: Nov 1 to Mar 31
Shoulder: Apr 1 to May 31, Oct 1 to 31
High: Jun 1 to Sep 30
Kitchenette
Kennedy House Low season $250/room, High season $350/room Low season $750/room, High season $1,050/room High season June 1 to September 30 - - - -
Kiwi Cove Lodge $590 off season, $684.00 shoulder season $1,755 off season Nov 1-June 30 Full Kitchen
Lakeview Vacation Homes $500 and up $1,400 and up Open Year Round Full Kitchen
Long Lake Waterfront B&B Please call Please call open all year Kitchenette
Oceanside Village Resort $520 - $1,650 $1,350 - $1,800 Year Round Full Kitchen
Painted Turtle Guesthouse $145 Dorm; $315 Private sgl $450 Dorm; $800 Private sgl 15 October - 30 April annually Common Use Kitchen
Southwind Retreat & Spa $750 $1,850 May to September Full Kitchen
Stephenson Point Seaside B&B - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort & Conference Centre varies - please call varies - please call - - - - Full Kitchen
Westwood Lake R.V., Camping & Cabins Please call or see website Please call or see website Oct to April - winter rates, April to Sept - summer rates - - - -