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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Explore your adventurous side by bike or on foot. Then unwind over coffee or drinks at this charming hostel.

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Front of property - evening/night
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Water view
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Reception hall
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a haven for active travelers near Old City Quarter, with amenities like cycling and ecotours. Unwind in the library or bar, take advantage of bike rentals and laundry facilities, enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby, explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • 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 (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Laundry facilities
  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • Premium bedding
  • Free self parking
The current price is CA $119
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Rice cooker
Shared/communal kitchen
Free bottled water
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Blender
Free bottled water
Freezer
Toaster
  • 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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
Blender
Free bottled water
Freezer
Toaster
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 18.1 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

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Javawocky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • 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
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
LOB_HOTELS

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

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
ROOM

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom (not in room)
  • 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
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between midnight 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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
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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: 8:00 PM. 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.

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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Shower
Downtown
Lobby
Bar
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Reviews

8/10

Not a bad hostel.
1-night trip

10/10

quiet and clean place
1-night trip

10/10

Sorry can't remember name but host was very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.
1-night trip

8/10

Second night stay the receptionist was great
1-night trip

10/10

Convenient, cosy place
1-night trip

2/10

No pictures on the walls in the room. The walls, doors, flooring and furniture were dirty, stained, and full of holes and heavily damaged. The whole place had a very creap serial killer vibe. We felt very uncomfortable there making it difficult to rest and relax. Did not know when i booke it that this was a hostel with shared bathrooms and limited reception hours to check in. Location was fantastic.
2-night trip

10/10

The property location is central to most activity points and easy to commute
3-night trip

8/10

I had a great check in experience and enjoyed the kitchen/lounge space - thanks
2-night trip

8/10

Great location
1-night trip

10/10

Our grandson recently visited, and we were fortunate to secure a room for him at Painted Turtle. The staff were exceptionally kind and attentive, making him feel welcome and comfortable. His room was clean, warm, and quiet, and the establishment felt very safe, giving us peace of mind knowing he was in a great place. If you’re looking for a wonderful place to stay, both our grandson and we highly recommend Painted Turtle.
21-night trip

8/10

It was a good start I quit enjoyed it
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly reception, rooms and bathrooms are basic but clean.
1-night trip

10/10

It was a nice stay. The stuff is really friendly. The room is clean and the bathroom too.
2-night trip

10/10

Clean, quiet, convenient and well priced
1-night trip

8/10

Feels like home away from home. Nice hostel.
6-night trip

10/10

It was good, staffs were friendly and helpful . Overall service. Was okay
4-night trip

10/10

A comfortable hostel with clean private room right in a central area of downtown Nanaimo. Waterfront and other sites of interest an easy short walk away.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly crew and very helpful and accommodating Thanks to all and the fellow travelers
8-night trip

8/10

Very nice place to by. Nice bar next door for a nice evening 😉
2-night trip

8/10

The property location is central to most of my activities. I am happy with it.
2-night trip

10/10

Super helpful staff. Friendly atmosphere.
2-night trip

8/10

Okay for the night. Kind of sketchy area of town.
1-night trip

10/10

Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!
1-night trip

10/10

A great little hostel in the centre of Nanaimo. The staff - and here I give a shout out to Paul, the night manager - are incredibly helpful and accommodating. I would stay again!
2-night trip

10/10

Good private room
1-night trip