When you stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) in Nanaimo, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Bastion and 3 minutes by foot from Nanaimo Museum. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old City Quarter and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Vancouver Island University.
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
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 with free parking, steps from Bastion
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Things to do
Bike rentals
Ecotours
Family friendly
Full-sized fridge
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Conveniences
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
A meeting room
Room amenities
Bedroom
Heating (climate-controlled)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
8 bathrooms
Shower
Towels
Food and drink
Blender
Cleaning supplies
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Freezer
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Fridge
Rice cooker
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Toaster
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM 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.
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
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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 211 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 211 reviews" "
8 - Good
77
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 211 reviews" "
6 - Okay
31
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 211 reviews" "
4 - Poor
8
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 211 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
23
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
2/10 Terrible
Essap
Travelled with family
25 Aug 2024
Disliked: Staff & service
Freundlich
Für Unterkunft nie wieder im meinem leben ich es tut leid so was finde ich sade für mein Geld
Essap
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Steven
23 Aug 2024
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.
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.
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.
Parking was only issue, but they helped out , enjoyed meeting people from everywhere. Very helpful staff!
Sheila l
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Abby Joe
26 Jul 2024
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.
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.