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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Bastion
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Exterior
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The price is AU$106
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
8 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Stovetop
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
8 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Stovetop
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
8 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
8 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
8 bathrooms
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Freezer
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Queen Room

Harbour Light Motel

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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About the area

Map
121 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3A2

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Javawocky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Penny's Palapa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Hostel near Vancouver Island University
Located close to Bastion and Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) provides a library, laundry facilities and a bar. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as ecotours and cycling, at this hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, luggage storage and concierge services
  • Coffee/tea in reception, 1 meeting room and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • 8 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 8 detached private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 16 mi (25 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

Property is also known as

Painted Turtle Guesthouse Hostel Nanaimo
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Painted Turtle Guesthouse Nanaimo
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Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Painted Turtle Hostel Nanaimo
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

As of 27 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) on 28 Dec 2024 start from AU$106.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is steps away from Bastion and Nanaimo Museum. Old City Quarter and Vancouver Island University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 216 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 216 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arish

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

AMIN

It’s alright.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristy May

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jing

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room heater is not work and no elevator and has to share bathroom which was not noticed at booking. The staff is not professional. The key is not easy to open the door. The location is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay for the night. Kind of sketchy area of town.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property location is central to most activity points and easy to commute
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location is central to most of my activities. I am happy with it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't sleep cos the whole place stinks.... eww
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Essap

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Freundlich
Für Unterkunft nie wieder im meinem leben ich es tut leid so was finde ich sade für mein Geld
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally positive experience, front desk staff was very welcoming, and shared clear expectations on how everything worked. It was loud outside late into the evening, and was pretty hard to sleep until 1-2AM.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in time was 4pm. I called ahead and told them I’d be there just before 5pm, my room wasn’t ready. Had to be late to an event I was working because I had to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. The stuff is really friendly. The room is clean and the bathroom too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great check in experience and enjoyed the kitchen/lounge space - thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley, Whitehorse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i thought it was dorm style with separate bedroom and shared kitchen/living room/bathroom but it was 4 in a room -- two bunk beds. My bad, I didn't check closely enough. But the sleeping arrangement was brutal. Couldn't recharge phone or laptop without turning on the light and dude in the top bunk was trying to sleep and couldn't stand light being on. I had to leave and managed to find a room at the Days Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was only issue, but they helped out , enjoyed meeting people from everywhere. Very helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby Joe

Disliked: Staff & service
I sayed 2 nights, I was able to sleep despite the loud music from the pub underneeth... staff was friendly aldough didn't say much. Rooms where ok but not outstanding. all in all I had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tajinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size so small, no AC, window has no net , noisy. Overall not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prix élevé de la chambre sans toilette ni salle d’eau. Chambre donnant sur le rue très bruyantes. La propreté de l’espace commun et de la cuisine laisse à désirer. Par contre emplacement excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mayank

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall okay, but facilities are not good, like no parking or AC, close to nightclubs so some noise in the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023