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Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in Nanaimo with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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

  • Parking available
  • Bar

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
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • 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
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
11 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R6E4

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 11.1 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
  • ‪Mrs. Riches - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nanaimo Bar - ‬2 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 front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and free newspapers
  • 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: 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

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
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 at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Self parking is available for CAD 9.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Coast Bastion Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 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.

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Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1033 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1469 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1469 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view and nice quick walk down to the water with good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, by the harbour. Stayed there for a night, very clean room and easy access to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , comfortable bed, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

Xia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staffs were friendly, the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a absolutely wonderful time at the Coast Bastion! This is a beautiful hotel with the best staff. They knew me by name & made our stay comfortable & lovely. The hotel is beautiful! Rooms are spacious, views of the water are gorgeous, and amazing food & wonderful stores are all within walking distance. We cancelled our car rental because everything was so walkable. I can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very nice and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous huge room with harbour view. Very clean with excellent amenities in the room - sofa seating area, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. Kettle also on request sent to the room before we got to it after checking in. Very friendly and helpful staff. A wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love coming to the Coast Bastion . Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great view of the beautiful waterfront. Room seemed newly renovated and everything seemed to work well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent remodeled property. Inside parking garage with direct inside access to the Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weibing

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

10/10 Excellent

Li-Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Nanaimo if you want to stay downtown. Close to lots of shops and cafes/restaurants, the pier/boardwalk, a few great bars, nightclub or two, and the Old City Quarter. Rooms were very nice and clean. Basic room with everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views! Perfect location to explore waterfront yet still close to restaurants, shops etc Staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was well appointed, modern and very clean. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the Coast Bastion. The room was updated and impeccably clean. Nice touches like slippers in addition to robes. Staff was gracious and very helpful. We had a wonderful view of the harbour - it was picture perfect. We highly recommend this property and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pegah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel and the best staff ever😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff were friendly and accommodating. The location is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an absolutely fabulous hotel, and their onsite restaurant was outstanding. We had incredible views from our room, and were extremely happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allister

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best hotel in nanimo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

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