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Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R6E4
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Coast King) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Coast King)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(64 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coast Two Queens) | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Coast Two Queens)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

City center stay.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum. Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brix & Mortar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Riches - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Coast Bastion Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

  • 179 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Coast Bastion Hotel offers 179 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (CAD 9 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 15 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • 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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 15 for adults and CAD 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: CAD 9.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Coast Bastion Hotel to the airport?

Coast Bastion Hotel is 0.1 mi (1-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Coast Bastion Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Coast Bastion Hotel.

How close is Coast Bastion Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (9-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does Coast Bastion Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Coast Bastion Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of CAD 15 for adults and CAD 15 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Coast Bastion Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino Nanaimo (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for CAD 9.00 per day.

Does Coast Bastion Hotel have a pool?

Coast Bastion Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Coast Bastion Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Coast Bastion Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Coast Bastion Hotel to downtown Nanaimo?

Coast Bastion Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Nanaimo.

Coast Bastion Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1056 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1496 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1496 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loren

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and staff were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Harbour view room was incredible. 270° of beautiful water and mountain view. Room was updated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinghua

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna Wui

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

10/10 Excellent

PAUL, OSHAWA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property felt clean and modern, and our room had a partial view of the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was efficient and quickly rectified the issue about our room not being ready.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Eleonora

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Didn’t appreciate being housed in a pet friendly room while travelling with our infant.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Miska

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk team were so welcoming and helpful. Do obliging. The room had a spectacular view and was super clean, comfortable and quiet!! I would definitely stay here again, all was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, comfortable and very friendly and courteous service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally nice, good service, restaurant in hotel not to be over looked, rooms big and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at the Coast Bastion hotel. The area is great for walking around and has easy access to all the main attractions. We will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

George, Sherwood Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Greatt
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Vancouver

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff in this beautiful hotel. Clean beautiful rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025