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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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Hotel

About

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo is a boutique 70-room property set within a lush natural rock garden featuring fruit trees and an olive tree. Its rooms and suites offer a comfortable, clean stay with some featuring fireplaces, complemented by free Wi-Fi and gated underground parking.

The hotel’s event spaces include a main ballroom that accommodates up to 130 guests with a dance floor or over 200 in theatre style, ideal for corporate retreats, board meetings, and other business gatherings. On-site dining features a fusion restaurant and a whisky bar with over 150 international whiskies, plus an acclaimed afternoon tea served in a stately dining room or on the patio when weather allows.

Best for

  • Executive retreats & multi-day stays
  • Client dinners with West Coast cuisine
  • Whisky tastings & intimate receptions

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Boutique hotel nestled in a natural rock garden
Setting
Boutique hotel nestled in a natural rock garden
The 70-room property is surrounded by lush foliage, fruit trees, and an olive tree, creating a distinctive and tranquil environment uncommon in downtown Nanaimo.
Acclaimed afternoon tea with premium loose-leaf teas
Food & Beverage
Acclaimed afternoon tea with premium loose-leaf teas
Served every weekend in a stately dining room or al fresco on the patio, this elegant tea service features chef-prepared treats and a refined atmosphere.
Extensive whisky and wine selection
Bar Program
Extensive whisky and wine selection
Home to the Nanaimo Whisky Festival and Nanaimo Wine Festival, the bar offers over 150 international whiskies and an award-winning selection of fine wines from around the world.

At a glance

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