Experience Vancouver Island

Stay at the Lake.

Wake up overlooking Long Lake, step onto your private balcony or patio, and experience a different side of Nanaimo.

‍Every room is on the lake side. Every stay starts with the view.

Nanaimo's
Lakeside Retreat

You don't have to choose between being close to everything and getting away from it all.

Inn on Long Lake is an independent, locally owned hotel tucked along the shores of Long Lake in Nanaimo. We're just minutes from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Highway 19, shopping and restaurants , yet once you're sitting on the dock with your morning coffee, it feels like you've left the city behind.

Our spacious rooms and suites overlook the lake, with private balconies or patios designed for slowing down and taking it all in.

Every Room Sits Lake side

Whether you're here for one night or settling in for a longer stay, the lake is always part of the experience.Choose from spacious King and Two Queen rooms, kitchenettes and suites, with options for couples, families, business travellers, pets,  and extended stays.

This Is Why You Stay
at the Lake

Sometimes the best part of visiting Vancouver Island is having nowhere you need to be.

  • Morning coffee on your balcony.

  • A paddle across Long Lake.

  • An afternoon reading on the dock.

  • A soak in the lakeside hot tub.

  • A little time in the cedar sauna.

  • A drink by the firepit as the sun goes down.

More Included. More to Enjoy.

Complimentary Continental Breakfast

Start your morning with breakfast before heading out for the day. Includes: fruit, cereal, toast, muffins, granola bars,  juice, tea, and coffee,  GF options available.

Kayaks & Paddleboards
Season April - October

Get out on Long Lake right from our shoreline. Rent a kayak or paddleboard and spend some time exploring the calm waters, taking in the scenery and enjoying the lake at your own pace.

Free Parking For Guest Who Book Direct

Enjoy complimentary parking when you book directly with us. Leave your vehicle behind, settle into your lakeside retreat and enjoy everything Nanaimo has to offer.

Private Balconies & Patios

Every guestroom features its own private balcony or patio on the lakeside. Start your morning with a coffee, watch the activity on the water or simply sit back and take in the peaceful lakeside setting.

Pet-Friendly Rooms

Vancouver Island adventures are even better with your four-legged companion. Our pet-friendly rooms with wood flooring make it easy to bring your dog along, with lakeside surroundings and plenty of nearby trails to explore together.

Lakeside Hot Tub & Cedar Sauna

Relax and recharge after a day of exploring Nanaimo. Soak in our lakeside hot tub or unwind in the warmth of our cedar sauna, surrounded by the natural beauty of Long Lake.

Here for Work? Stay Somewhere That Doesn't Feel Like It.

More Than a Vacation Stay

Inn on Long Lake welcomes corporate travellers, crews, sports teams, groups and extended-stay guests throughout the year.

With spacious rooms, kitchen and kitchenette options, complimentary breakfast, convenient highway access and a peaceful place to unwind at the end of the day, business travel can still feel like a little bit of an escape.

Guests Say It Better Than We
Ever Could.

I love staying at this beautiful inn, which has the feeling of a resort. Coming from a small town staying on a lake filled with wild life is so relaxing. My son loves to fish for the small mouth bass in the lake and my daughter and I take advantage of the paddle boards and kayaks. The staff is so friendly. The beds are so comfortable and everything is clean. 5 star hotel for sure!
Amber Wright
Google Review
Lovely stay. Monique was wonderful. We stayed for one night and wish we had been there longer. My kids loved Kyaking, the whirlpool/hot tub and the sauna. Close to everything. Great robes too!The beds were sooo comfortable. Some of the softest on our trip.
Nuno StosLapirdo
Google Review
We really enjoyed our stay. The location is superb - close to the restaurants, the highway. All rooms overlook a gorgeous lake. The staff is very polite and eager to help. We also enjoyed the hot tub and sauna that overlook the lake as well.
Kateryna Shumovska
Google Review
I stayed here two nights for A not so happy occasion, but had the most wonderful rest with the most beautiful room in the king suite. It could fit 10 of my friends and the beds were hands-down the most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in in a hotel.
Andrea Andrea
Google Review
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Ready to Stay at the Lake?

Come for Nanaimo. Stay for the view.

EVERY ROOM LAKE SIDE | COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST | FREE PARKING | PET FRIENDLY | KAYAKS + PADDLEBOARDS