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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Hostel with bar/lounge, near Bastion

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Front of property – evening/night
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reception hall
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Water view
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 ₹6,029
₹6,993 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/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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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brix & Mortar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vault - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Riches - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Nanaimo Bar - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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 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 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

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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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