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Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
Ocean views await on the rooftop terrace where fresh air complements the experience, while express check-in services and delicious dining options enhance the stay

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Located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Coast Bastion Hotel offers a rooftop terrace, hair salon, and dry cleaning. Guests can dine at Minnoz Restaurant Lounge, visit the bar, or work out at the gym. Previous visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(74 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(82 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(98 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Nanaimo, Coast Bastion Hotel is in the city center and near the airport. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. The OV Arts Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R6E4

What's nearby

  • Maffeo Sutton Park
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bastion
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    6 min walk
  • Old City Station Pub
    2 min walk
  • The Vault
    5 min walk
  • Red’s Bakery
    2 min walk
  • Noodlebox
    5 min walk

About this property

Coast Bastion Hotel

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of a terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Coast Bastion Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Minnoz Restaurant Lounge, offers breakfast and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 179 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Minnoz Restaurant Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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)

More

  • 15 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV

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: 4:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Coast Bastion
Coast Bastion Hotel
Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel Hotel
Coast Bastion Hotel Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel Hotel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is Coast Bastion Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for CAD 9.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Coast Bastion Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this hotel is steps from Bastion and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Vancouver Island Military Museum and Nanaimo Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1139 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 335 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1595 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1595 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great view.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Comfy beds and are view of the harbour was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Restaurant staff and front desk were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was immaculate, the restaurant was wonderful, staff super friendly and accommodating but not overly interactive. Just a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, staff was very nice when we arrived, everything in our room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great area of the city. Once you figure out parking, it was great. staff were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander Hans Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, staff were helpful and friendly. Parking on site is good safe and convenient. Did not eat at the attached restaurant however it looked clean and good. Would recommend this hotel for its location, amenities and price for value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vassilena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ranj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at Coast Bastion numerous times. Never disappointing. Staff is fantastic and rooms are very comfortable and clean. Minnoz restaurant is an added gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, friendly staff, but pricey
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful ocean views
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful harbor view, friendly and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities close . Good selection of restaurants that are within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room is quite spacious, while, limited meal selection near hotel if you want a light meal.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phuong Tuyet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing view of the harbor. Such a beautiful relaxing stay. Minnoz is a wonderful restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Coast Bastion is close to shops, cafe's, theaters, and view of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to area, near the water, great views and great walking opportunities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our room. It was spacious and clean and in walking distance to restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Area was perfect staff friendly room was beautiful with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great at check in, the room had amazing views of the harbour (10th floor) and tons of space in the King View Suite. Room was clean and we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice big clean room with great views of the harbour. Good restaurant. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the ocean and lots of things to do in the area. Funky restaurants and interesting stores are just around the corner, all within walking distance. The area has atmosphere and the hotel is excellent. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026