Perched right on the scenic waterfront, our hotel offers awe-inspiring harbour and ocean views, as well as easy access to everything that makes Vancouver Island so unique. We love our city, and we want you to love it too; nothing is more important to us than providing you with a Refreshingly Local™ experience. (Case in point: we have our own beehives on site, which we use to produce delicious house-made honey.) Throw in pet-friendly accommodations featuring ocean views, exceptional dining and versatile event venues and you’ve got a recipe for an unforgettable experience. You can also feel good knowing that we’re dedicated to protecting the planet, with our Refreshingly Green™ program of environmentally sustainable hotel practices. Coast Bastion Hotel is ready to help you celebrate everything that makes your love unique, with a Refreshingly Local™ atmosphere and venues that are anything but ordinary. Dreaming of a big blowout? Our hotel features a spacious ballroom with beautiful high ceilings that can easily accommodate banquet receptions. If a smaller gathering is more your style, you can choose our Malaspina Room, which opens out onto the second floor balcony – perfect for al fresco ceremonies or cocktail hours. Whichever space you choose, you’ll be treated to attentive service and expert guidance at every stage of the process. Accentuate your event with fresh, locally-sourced catering, tailored to your style and tastes. And delight your wedding guests with our incredible location, right on the water in the heart of Nanaimo.

Overview of Coast Bastion Hotel

Wedding Venue Type

Hotel

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

220

Reception Capacity

300

Wedding Venue Details

City View

Disabled Access

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence

Bar

In-house Catering

Reviews for Coast Bastion Hotel
(6)

Kristen Kristiansen

Wedding: November

January 2024

The restaurant experience was top notch

The restaurant experience was top notch - in the morning I was seated by a window where I watched the sun rise as I ate a delicious breakfast. All the staff were very friendly, I felt at home with all the island hospitality.

Lissie King

Wedding: November

January 2024

Best experience ever had with a hotel !

Byfar the best experience I've ever had with a hotel. The best service came from the Coast. Everyone was so friendly, and always had smiles. I didn't want to leave! Thank you Everyone! Can't wait to be back

Blake Ilstrup

Wedding: December

January 2024

Gorgeous view and excellent service !

This place doesn’t look like much from the outside, but I was very pleasantly surprised at the quality of the rooms and the excellent service. The staff was friendly, responsive, and professional. The food and service in the restaurant was excellent, and the choices were varied. The hotel is located right across the street from the harbor, and most rooms have gorgeous views of the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Sydney Johnson

Wedding: January

January 2024

Everything about this hotel is great !

I always choose this hotel when staying in Nanaimo, everything about it is so great. The staff, the rooms, the gym, and the food. This time, for Christmas, we had our two dogs with us (of which I was nervous about as they don’t usually do well in hotels), and the staff were so welcoming and great. We were given treat bags with toys/treats/baggies which was so great! It made their stay a lot more enjoyable also. The beds are the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept on.

Donna Thomas

Wedding: January

January 2024

Beautiful and cozy, staff friendly and helpful

We loved our stay. The room was beautiful and cozy, the staff were friendly and helpful, the restaurant was well run and the food was quite good. All around good experience...

Hannah Babich

Wedding: January

January 2024

Great views of the inner harbour, highly recommend

Really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms are clean and spacious and offer great views of the inner harbour. The beds are also amazing and so comfy, I didn’t want to leave! Front desk staff and hotel restaurant staff are also super friendly. Highly recommend this hotel!