Coast Bastion Hotel

Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Superior Room
Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge
Minnoz Restaurant
Premium Room
Comfort Room
Superior Room
Minnoz Restaurant and Lounge
Minnoz Restaurant
Premium Room
Comfort Room

The hotel

Kicking-off point for strolls along the seawall, days out in downtown Nanaimo, and jaunts to scenic shoreline spots from nearby Nanaimo Harbour, Coast Bastion Hotel is comfortably close to all the action. Its location by the harbour doesn’t just give you mesmerising ocean views, it also makes experiencing the ocean’s attractions effortless — whether you fancy swimming in Mallard Lake on Newcastle Island, sailing north to the waterfront parks of Piper’s Lagoon or Neck Point, or simply toasting your stay at Canada’s only registered floating pub, over on Protection Island. When you’re ready to rest, Coast Bastion Hotel welcomes you home with creature comforts like complimentary WiFi access, indulgences like the spa’s oxygen therapy, and a taste of British Columbia at Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge, where the menu often features West Coast favourites like wild BC salmon and Granville Island Honey Lager.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Families
  • Room Service
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Conveniently located near BC Ferries Ferry Terminal on the waterfront in Downtown Nanaimo, overlooking the Georgia Strait, close to many local restaurants and shops. Transfer time from Vancouver Airport: 3 hours 15 minutes, to include ferry crossing.

Hotel information

179 rooms. All with Juliet balconies, air-conditioning, LCD TV, telephone, complimentary WiFi access, coffee maker, safe, iron and board and hair dryer. Comfort Rooms are located on the 3rd–7th floors and feature partial ocean views from the Juliet balcony, with 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Superior Rooms are located on the 8th and 9th floors with partial ocean views from the Juliet balcony and include soft bathrobes for your comfort, with either 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Premium Rooms are found on the higher floors, offering partial ocean views from the Juliet balcony and include soft bathrobes for your comfort, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge. Pure Spa* and Oxygen Bar*. Studio 31 Salon*. Fitness centre. 24-hour room service*. Concierge service, bike storage*, business centre. Laundry service*. Complimentary WiFi access. Self parking is available for CA$9 per 24 hours (payable locally, subject to change).

*Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (1227)
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  • Average (166)
  • Poor (56)
  • Terrible (36)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Clean, well laid out hotel in a great location

Jul 6, 2020 TumbleweedXX Victoria, Canada

This was our first venture out of town post-pandemic and we were impressed by how much this hotel was doing to reduce infection risk. Besides that, our room was simply but well laid out and appointed and the location is probably the best in town.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very pleasant helpful staff

Jul 6, 2020 Grant F Toronto, Canada

Very clean rooms. Very helpful check-in personnel with knowledgeable and helpful recommendations for local restaurants, parking, etc. Covid conscious. Will definitely stay here again the next time I am in Nanaimo.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No fridge in a "3 star hotel"

Jul 2, 2020 JustinTimeXC Vancouver, Canada

Pros: - Good location in Nanaimo. This is by the water front and the view is amazing. Lots of restaurants in the area for you to pick and choose. - Large and comfortable rooms. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Comfortable desk chair with functional desk is a big plus. - Cleanliness. Maybe it is due to COVID 19, but the room looked spotless… Read more
Pros: - Good location in Nanaimo. This is by the water front and the view is amazing. Lots of restaurants in the area for you to pick and choose. - Large and comfortable rooms. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Comfortable desk chair with functional desk is a big plus. - Cleanliness. Maybe it is due to COVID 19, but the room looked spotless after check in. - Affordable: while booking check the Coast website. They probably will have promo codes that will undercut Hotels.com or Expedia etc. Cons: - No fridge in the "comfort" level rooms. I have stayed in sketchy 2 star motels with bars on the windows and even they had a fridge in each room. I was provided coffee creamer by the staff upon check in - and I think the expectation was for me to use creamer that's been at room temperature for 12 hrs in the morning. I went ahead and got some fresh ones in the morning so overall no big deal, but this is really unexpected. - Parking: you are going to park in the City Parkade (walkway to hotel lobby) and paying the same rate as the City Parkade when you approach the front desk. Only you are somehow paying more. Coast charges tax on this, even though the tax was already built in to the daily rate. I am not sure whether this is legal. It's 12% on a $9 fee - I did not even waste time to dispute it with the front desk. - Service: overall it's probably just an isolated incident but I had a lot of issues checking in with the Front Desk. I think it was her first day on the job. She didn't know how things worked and had to ask her partner many questions. There was no indication (verbal or written down anywhere) of where the ice machine was - I feel like this is important to mention if you are not going to offer a fridge in the room. Overall it was a satisfactory stay despite some rough edges for a one night stay. I don't think I would stay here again for an extended period given the fridge and parking issues. Read less
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Jun 26, 2020 tmckil349397 West Vancouver, Canada

Great service from check in to check out and beyond as I left an item in the room which was quickly located and sent to me. I arrived early but the front desk worked to allow me to check in which I appreciated. The location is good for walking and enjoying the waterfront boat activity.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating great location and clean

Jun 23, 2020 marleenn865

Bathroom was not as clean as i would like it to have been. Strand of hair and remnants of shampoo in tub and on wall other than that everything was great and would recommend staying during covid19 I suggested a look over before letting out to next person