Inn On Long Lake, Nanaimo

Located on Long Lake, 10 minutes from downtown Nanaimo, Inn On Long Lake is a family-friendly, 3-star property with a Booking.com rating of 8.5/10. All rooms feature a private balcony or patio overlooking the lake, air conditioning, a microwave, refrigerator, 42-inch flat-screen cable TV, and a coffee maker. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast each morning at Inn on Long Lake, including options like waffles, hard-boiled eggs, pastries, and fruit. Recreational facilities include a fitness room with stationary bikes and free weights, a hot tub, and a dry cedar sauna. A private beach area offers kayaking and paddleboarding, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs sits along the shore. Free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and accessible rooms with wheelchair-friendly features are offered. The hotel provides shuttle services to Nanaimo Airport (30 minutes away); Nanaimo Golf Club is 3 km from Inn on Long Lake and the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is 7 km away. Nearby attractions include Butchart Gardens, Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre, and WildPlay Adventures. Family suites include a separate bedroom and a fully stocked kitchen, and pets are allowed with a $20 fee.

Direct access to the lake for kayaking, paddleboarding, and dock seating.

Family suites come with a fully stocked kitchen and separate living area.

Free 24-hour coffee, tea, fruit-infused water, and snacks (apples, cookies) available in the lobby.

The hotel's grounds include a private sandy beach and a walking path along the water.

Staff are frequently noted for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful.

Audible highway noise from some rooms due to proximity to the main road.

The breakfast area can become crowded during peak hours, with limited seating indoors.