Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) | Hostel in Nanaimo

7.8 (262 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom
Regional District of Nanaimo Hostel | Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1 Bedroom Hostel in Regional District of Nanaimo, Nanaimo

Hostel with free parking, steps from Bastion
This hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.


The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

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 fee for check-in between midnight and 2:00 am late check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are available for cad 10.0 per stay. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment Policy
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 2:00 am 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.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

Cashless transactions are available 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Reviews

Steven
Oct 14, 2025 03:43:31 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: If you’re open to bare-bones, inexpensive, quirkiness, remember this is a hostel (though I rented a private room. Very accommodating, all requests fulfilled. Friendly staff.
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