{"id":364401,"date":"2024-04-10T10:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T14:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/?p=364401"},"modified":"2024-08-31T02:48:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T06:48:36","slug":"courtyard-nanaimo-marriott","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesopedia.com\/en\/reviews\/hotels\/courtyard-nanaimo-marriott\/","title":{"rendered":"Review : Courtyard Nanaimo | Marriott Bonvoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This new establishment offers an alternative on the island, since all the other the Marriott<\/a> chain hotels are located in the city of Victoria.<\/p>\n

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An interesting feature of this hotel is that it is mostly owned by the Snuneymuxw First Nation<\/a>. Thanks to this investment, the Snuneymuxw people can share their culture with visitors from all over the world, while supporting the economic growth of both the First Nations and the community as a whole.<\/p>\n

The Courtyard Nanaimo<\/a> is located on the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, so its location is also of great historical significance.<\/p>\n

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Aunalee Boyd-Good<\/a>, one of the artists whose work is on display in the hotel, said, “Our goal was to create an immersive and unique experience that celebrates Snuneymuxw culture and the unique history of the territory on which the hotel is located.”<\/p>\n

The hotel has 172 rooms spread over nine floors.<\/p>\n

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Here is some information about the hotel:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date of opening (or renovation)<\/strong><\/td>\nMarch 2023<\/td>\nNumber of rooms<\/strong><\/td>\n172 rooms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Restaurants<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nUSB sockets in the room<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accepts animals<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nSmart TV<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mobile card<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nShower\/Bath<\/strong><\/td>\n2 in 1 | Fixed shower (without shower hose) in the bath<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Balcony<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\nAccessible for people with reduced mobility<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parking<\/strong><\/td>\nNo – but municipal parking across the street<\/td>\nLounge <\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gym<\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/td>\nBreakfast included<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pools and Spas<\/strong><\/td>\nSwimming pool<\/td>\nRoom with kitchenette<\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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When I stayed at the Courtyard Nanaimo<\/a>, the rate was 31,000 Marriott Bonvoy<\/a> points per night, while the cash cost of the room was only 204 CAD per night.<\/p>\n

So I opted to pay cash for the room during this two-night stay.<\/p>\n

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I chose to stay at this hotel, in particular because of its location. On this seven-day father-son trip to the Vancouver<\/a> area, we had little time to stay on Vancouver Island (two days).<\/p>\n

We were looking for a quickly accessible location, offering both half-day excursions at sea for marine mammal watching and access to riverside parks to soak up this marine proximity.<\/p>\n

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The Courtyard Nanaimo<\/a> is conveniently located in the coastal city of Nanaimo<\/a>, close to the Harbourfront Walkway, the Marina<\/a> and just minutes from the ferry terminal linking Nanaimo (Departure Bay) to Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The ferry also allows guests to travel by foot, bike or car, making the hotel even more accessible. In my case, we had a rental car.<\/p>\n

And those who prefer to fly into Nanaimo will appreciate that the hotel is just 14 kilometers from the Nanaimo airport.<\/p>\n

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The Courtyard brand is often characterized by a clean, functional style. Gone are the flashy designs, bright colors and massive chandeliers. Instead, there’s a sense of spaciousness with a focus on Snuneymuxw art prominently displayed.<\/p>\n

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True to the Marriott<\/a> brand, next to the reception is the “market” area, a small “convenience store” accessible 24 hours a day, handy if you need a few basic items and snacks.<\/p>\n

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The waiting and rest area adjoining reception is bright and spacious.<\/p>\n

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The hotel has three types of rooms:<\/p>\n