Nanaimo Pet-Friendly Hotels
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Bringing your dog or cat to Nanaimo transforms a simple getaway into an island adventure along seawalls, dog-friendly beaches and forested trails, and the city's growing selection of pet-friendly hotels—from waterfront boutique inns to larger chains—makes it easy to find comfortable accommodations that welcome furry companions. For the best stay, pick hotels that advertise reasonable or waived pet fees, provide pet amenities like beds and bowls, and sit close to off-leash parks or dining patios; always call ahead to confirm size limits, cleaning policies and local vet contacts to ensure a smooth, stress-free visit.
Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Nanaimo
The Happy Bell Tent

Offering a garden and garden view, The Happy Bell Tent in Nanaimo features a luxury tent with outdoor dining, free private parking and easy access to local attractions—12 km from Nanaimo Museum, 14 km from Nanaimo Bastion, 11 km from Wildplay Element Park and 46 km from Maple Bay. - Garden with scenic views - Luxury tent with outdoor dining - Free private parking - Close to Nanaimo Museum (12 km) and Bastion (14 km) - Near Wildplay Element Park (11 km) and Maple Bay (46 km)
Wellesley Manor House 1910

Set in Nanaimo, Wellesley Manor House 1910 is a recently renovated, sustainable apartment-style accommodation located 6.4 km from Nanaimo Bastion and 6.5 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park, with Nanaimo Museum 8 km away and Wildplay Element Park 24 km away; the property offers a picnic area and amenities including free WiFi and free private parking. - Recently renovated - Sustainable accommodation - Free WiFi - Free private parking - Picnic area and close to local attractions
Coast Bastion Hotel

Located in downtown Nanaimo on the Harbourfront Walkway, Coast Bastion Hotel offers rooms with ocean or city views and is just a two-minute walk from shops and restaurants; the property features an on-site restaurant, complimentary WiFi and flat-screen TVs in every room, with select rooms including bathrobes and refrigerators. - Ocean or city views - Central location – 2-minute walk to shops and restaurants - On-site restaurant - Free WiFi and flat-screen TVs - Select rooms include bathrobes and refrigerator
Bright private suite near Departure Bay beach

Bright private suite near Departure Bay beach in Nanaimo offers air-conditioned, recently renovated accommodation with a private patio; located about 4.5 km from the Nanaimo Bastion and 4.6 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park, the apartment features an outdoor fireplace and includes complimentary WiFi and free private parking. - Air-conditioned - Private patio - Outdoor fireplace - Free WiFi - Free private parking
Inn on Long Lake

Inn on Long Lake sits on the shores of Long Lake, just a 10-minute drive from downtown Nanaimo, British Columbia; the hotel serves a daily continental breakfast and every air-conditioned room features a lake view from a private balcony or patio and is furnished with a microwave, refrigerator, 42" flat-screen cable TV with MP3 connection, and a coffee maker. - Lakeside location - 10 minutes to downtown Nanaimo - Lake-view balcony or patio in every room - Daily continental breakfast - In-room microwave, refrigerator and 42" TV with MP3 connection
Hammond Bay 3Bdrm 3 Bath

Hammond Bay 3Bdrm 3 Bath in Nanaimo, just 6.8 km from the Nanaimo Bastion and 6.9 km from Newcastle Island Marine Park, provides sea- and garden-view accommodations with a private balcony, free WiFi and complimentary private parking in a non-smoking setting. - Sea views and private balcony - Free WiFi - Free private parking - Non-smoking property - Close to Nanaimo Bastion and Newcastle Island Marine Park
Dragonfly Cottage

Campbell Cottage

quite place in old city quarter

Set in Nanaimo’s Old City Quarter, Quiet Place is a sustainable holiday home located less than 1 km from the Nanaimo Museum and 2.1 km from the Nanaimo Bastion, offering guests a private balcony, a sun terrace, free WiFi and free private parking. - Sustainable accommodation - Private balcony - Sun terrace - Free WiFi - Free private parking
The Spot

The Spot, located in Vancouver’s Harbour City, offers free WiFi and is within walking distance of a coin-operated launderette; the property sits about a 1.5 km drive from Nanaimo city centre, and all rooms are equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and tea/coffee-making facilities, with select rooms offering a kitchenette. - Free WiFi - Walking distance to coin-operated launderette - 1.5 km drive to Nanaimo city centre - In-room microwave, refrigerator, and tea/coffee facilities - Select rooms include a kitchenette