The Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside is situated in the downtown area. Guests will be close to major sporting venues, the bus depot, the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, and Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

The Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside has spacious and well-maintained non-smoking guest rooms with free Internet access, newspapers and local calls. Rooms feature hair dryers, phones with voice mail, cable televisions, coffee/tea makers, ironing sets, and clock radios.

The Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside has a fitness facility for leisure and recreation. It also features free amenities such as an Internet access in public areas, guest parking, and continental breakfast.