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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Bastion

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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Lobby lounge
Water view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Library
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
The price is $72
includes taxes & fees
$62 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Blender
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Blender
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Blender
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Stovetop
Blender
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Freezer
Stovetop
Blender
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 22.5 miles/36.2 km

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)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) puts you within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Ecotours
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Library

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
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.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (5-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours.
What's the area around Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) like?
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a short 1-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 3 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Museum.

Reviews

7.6

Good

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 Exceptional

Super friendly and great central location. There was always a washroom available.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
It was good, staffs were friendly and helpful . Overall service. Was okay
Rosemary, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Couldn't sleep cos the whole place stinks.... eww
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Freundlich
Für Unterkunft nie wieder im meinem leben ich es tut leid so was finde ich sade für mein Geld
Essap, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay. The stuff is really friendly. The room is clean and the bathroom too.
Denise, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

I had a great check in experience and enjoyed the kitchen/lounge space - thanks
Beth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ainsley, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Joe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Parking was only issue, but they helped out , enjoyed meeting people from everywhere. Very helpful staff!
Sheila l, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Abby Joe, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Harry, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Room size so small, no AC, window has no net , noisy. Overall not recommended.
Tajinder, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Overall okay, but facilities are not good, like no parking or AC, close to nightclubs so some noise in the night
Mayank, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!
Mikaela, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location
Brody, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Christopher, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lene, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

A little on the rough side.
Brant, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The Painted Turtle always gets the job done, and this last time was no different.
Paul, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review