Marina with land accomodation near Nanaimo

PvL

We are going to meet up with some non boating friends near Nanaimo in a few weeks. We will be staying in our boat while they will require land accommodation. Does anyone have a marina suggestion? Thanks

ghone · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 12:05 pm Post subject:

Hi Pat and Morag. The best marina with transient moorage is the Port Authority downtown. The Coast Bastion hotel is across the street. There are several motels within a few blocks. The many marina in Nanaimo are mostly permanent moorage. But give Newcastle marina on Stewart a call. They usually have some. It's our home marina when in town. Call Tanya at 1-250-753-1431. Down the block is a nice motel The Buccaneer. It is well regarded. You are then positioned a half mile from downtown. Have a good trip. George

Paddle-2tc · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 8:23 pm Post subject:

I'll second George's suggestion of the Port Authority marina, close to hotels, shopping groceries fuel etc. Hope you have a good visit.
Bill and Dorothy

PvL · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2014 12:16 pm Post subject:

Thanks....PvL

bridma · Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:56 pm Post subject:

Depends how long the stay is? I was at the Port Authority last month by the fish & chip floating cafe. Cost me over $38 for one night. I was at Newcastle Island yesterday, $14 a night. Might be better off to stay at NI and get the water taxi.

Just a thought.

Martin.