Near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Coast Bastion Hotel offers a warm welcome with a rooftop terrace, on-site hair salon, and dry cleaning services. Indulge in breakfast or dinner at Minnoz Restaurant Lounge, unwind at the bar or gym. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 175 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 6 min walk
Red’s Bakery - 2 min walk
Subway - 5 min walk
Flamez - 4 min walk
Troller's Fish & Chips - 1 min walk
About this property
Coast Bastion Hotel
When you stay at Coast Bastion Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Minnoz Restaurant Lounge, which serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge and a terrace. The helpful staff and restaurant get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
179 rooms
Arranged over 15 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite self parking (CAD 9.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 42
Room amenities
Be entertained
47-inch LED TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Housekeeping (on request)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Dining
Minnoz Restaurant Lounge - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 15 for adults and CAD 15 for children
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Parking
Self parking costs CAD 9.00 per day with in/out privileges
Policies
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Coast Bastion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Coast Bastion Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Coast Bastion Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Coast Bastion Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs CAD 9.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Coast Bastion Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Coast Bastion Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (4-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Coast Bastion Hotel and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Coast Bastion Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Minnoz Restaurant Lounge.
Does Coast Bastion Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Coast Bastion Hotel like?
Coast Bastion Hotel is a short 1-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 3 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Museum. Our travelers say the local area is very central.
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Coast Bastion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast at the property's restaurant was consistently delicious and the service was excellent. (10 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent location and hotel accommodations highly recommend
Stephen
Stephen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2025
Very helpful receptionist at check-in provided great tips about local restaurants and places of interest- thanks!
Carolyn
Carolyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 23, 2025
Beautiful view. Great place to stay
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2025
It was amazing location and view , friendly staff highly recommended
Nabil
Nabil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
The best Pet friendly hotel we have stayed at in a while! Great Location, Highly Recommend Staying here!
Sharon
Sharon, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2025
Beautiful view and a very enjoyable stay. Look forward to trying the restaurant and room service next time!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2025
very clean and comfortable. great location
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
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.
Adam
Adam, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2025
Great!
Lovely place. Nice bar. Fabulous location.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2025
Greta hotel!
Great hotel! Room was very spacious and clean.
Lindsay
Lindsay, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2025
Totally loved the location and the view!
Janet
Janet, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Nanaimo stay
The hotel is very good. Nice big room. Very clean. Very good food and service
Halina
Halina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2025
This was a great hotel close to the harbour.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 2, 2025
Nice room great staff great location.
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Good spot in Nanaimo
Great hotel to be near harbour, good harbour views from our room, staff very helpful, overall a great place to stay to explore Nanaimo
Ray
Ray, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 11, 2025
Amazing place to stay
Shaun
Shaun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Great location
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Loved everything about our stay. The room and view was amazing along with the staff at the hotel.
Lorie
Lorie, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Very nice view. Great environment.
Jun
Jun, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
One night stay in Nanaimo
One night stay in Nanaimo. Lovely clean room and convenient location with lovely views.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Great view and dog friendly
A very nice hotel with very friendly staff. The hotel is very dog friendly. Great location with nice rooms and views
Rob
Rob, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
Our second time staying here and was great again. Used it for a stop on the way to Tofino and it was great.
Rebiah
Rebiah, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
The only place to stay at in Nanaimo
Wonderful room overlooking the harbour, (room 311) Spacious, well equipped and impressive on entry. We had breakfast twice and one evening meal. Enjoyed all of them.
We had a king size bed which was very comfortable.
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Very nice hotel and location. The lobby restaurant was excellent with reasonable prices, great service and presentation.
Gertrude
Gertrude, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2025
Snow Bird Pilots
The staff were amazing efficient and friendly. I booked 2 rooms for my wife and I and my sons family for 4 nights. My grandchildren ( 4 yrs and 6 yrs enjoyed entertaining the snow bird pilots (canadian air force aerobatic team stayed at this hotel while riding the elevators and chatting in the lobby. The restaurant had excellent tasting and quality food.