Just a kilometer or two from the downtown core, the Grand Hotel is nestled near the malls and restaurant area. We were 3 (senior) sisters, one of whom was scheduled for eye surgery. Though we arrived just past noon, we were able to check in. The patient was able to nap as this is a quiet area. We chose an upgrade, a slightly larger room with a fireplace with a juliette balcony. Parking was convenient, right below our window. It was Valentine's Day! and we couldn't get a dinner reservation in any nearby restaurants. We declined the Sweetheart Special at the Grand as it was a bit pricy. Susie, the dining room hostess, asked the kitchen to accommodate us. They created braised ribs, mashed potatoes and vegetables for $45pp. Fair value and good food. The dining area is set up for quiet chat and eating, with a decor that absorbs the sound and pleases the eye. The room also had a frig and microwave. The shampoo and conditioner were exceptional quality. We had no issues and will stay again when the sister gets her follow up surgery. The desk clerk was courteous and accommodating, esp with our early check in. The total for an overnight stay for 3 people was less than $200.
慌しい一日の終わりには、Coast Bastion Hotelでおくつろぎください。Coast Bastion Hotelは、ビジネスでもレジャーでも、ナナイモでの快適な滞在をご提供いたします。ナナイモ空港から当施設まで、約19kmです。最寄の空港はナナイモ空港、約19kmの距離です。付近にはThe Corner LoungeやNanaimo Ceramic Arts Studio and Gallery、マグレゴー・パークがあり、観光に大変便利です。お時間に余裕があるお客様には、館内の様々な施設でお過ごしいただくのもお勧めです。ナナイモの当施設には、併設の駐車場があります。
It was descent overnight stay. There is a reno going on, so don't expect a fancy environment. Staff was helpful when I needed it. Room was clean. Third floor is the best in the hotel. Breakfast was okay. Coffee, muffins, fruit, etc. Good for one or two days. Not for a long stay, at least for now.
Very basic hotel, they do not have any luggage storage (apparently a management decision since covid), breakfast is sausage links and cheese omelette patties that have been reheated from frozen. A few other things like grocery store bread for toast and a couple of apples and oranges. Front desk is all screened off like the covid era, but also lots of prominent signage that they don’t keep cash on premise. Gives off the general feeling that there are some safety issues, perhaps for both staff and guests. Rooms are only surface cleaned - lots of dust on light fixtures, stains on rugs, bathroom spaces not wiped that well, must smell, etc. Limited room decor, no paintings or anything. Very drab, beige space. My room had a small balcony, ash tray on table so maybe a plus if you smoke (although rooms are supposedly non-smoking). Back side of the hotel was relatively quiet, that’s the only positive thing I can say. Limited amenities outside the room - no pool, no ice machines (at least not on my floor, and no indications where they are), only one slow elevator (use the stairs if you can). Also in a weird area of Nanaimo right off the #1 highway that’s a bit of a dead zone. There are no restaurants, coffee shops, etc. that are all that close, besides an Italian/pizza restaurant that is only open in the evenings and most days only for takeout. If you’re of average mobility, you’re a 10-15 minute walk from the main action in the central harbour area. Relatively easy going to get there (downhill, some routes have stairs), but a bit of uphill walking back. For the nightly rate charged compared to other properties - including the 2-3 major hotels that actually are in the harbour area - this is not a property I will ever be back to. If you’re just driving through, need a place to put your head for the night, and every other place is booked then this might be an option. Otherwise I would avoid at all costs.
I've stayed here twice before and had good experiences. This last time however, I was not as impressed. First of all, I went straight to the front desk to reserve instead of reserving ahead of time. I wanted two rooms and was offered two kings. When I said I only needed queens (which are cheaper), the guy said he only had 1 queen. He did offer to charge the queen rate for the king room though which was nice. However, the nightly rate he quoted was $60 per room more than what ******* was quoting. Also, ******* had 2 queens which he said he didn't have. When I mentioned that, he wouldn't just match the rate, instead he made me go to the couch in the lobby and book it myself through ******* on my phone. I was very tired and drained as I had been visiting a terminally ill friend in hospital all that day/evening. I have never had a hotel not match a third party rate before and felt that he was just trying to make it difficult for me. Finally, the bathroom light in my room kept coming on throughout the night which was not conducive to a good nights sleep.
A beautiful little boutique hotel located close to the beach. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Beds were very comfy. The room was small but we didn’t spend much time in it. A variety of restaurants nearby, including one next door. They also have a nice common room with coffee and games, plus a bbq on the patio. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
ゲゲストActually we couldn't get to Ucluelet because of wildfire road closures and needed somewhere to stay for 2 nights. Accom in the area was tight because of the wildfire but they offered us a suite in their sister property half a kilometer up the road and we couldn't have been happier. The gated development has a communal seating area outside with sunbeds, seats, barbecues and a firepit. The views are supurb with sea views from the lounge area and bedroom in our suite(no 5) inside it is very well equipped with everything you are likely to need. Staff are friendly and attentive, all in all a great stay with nice memories. Thank you QBOS, the only reason I don't give a 5 is that a safe would have been hood, most people travel with passports, cash, cards, even jewellery but to be fair not many places have had a safe on this trip
Stayed here for 2 nights on our way up Island on a week long trip. Had our 2 small dogs. We were so pleasantly surprised as we had read some bad reviews after booking. Possibly we stayed after a renovation. Dont know, but our room was spacious, bright and had very comfy beds and pillows, a little frig, micro and Kuerig. Nice big towels..(a MUST at a hotel at this price) everything very clean. A GREAT shower! Continental breakfast. I loved no carpets, having dogs, though they are well trained, but you never know. If I have and complaint it would be the lighting, which is recessed. No way to choose to light the beds only for reading and the bedside lamp is useless for that purpose. We love Parksville and would stay again, and would recommend.