See more
Log In
Register
Search Hotels
- /
- 17,477Accommodations in Canada/
- /
- /
- Accommodation in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
See Other Accommodations in Regional District of Nanaimo
See All Photos
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Hostels
7.6
/10
Pleasant
230 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Mary
10.0
/ 10
John the steward of the place was great. He's helpful and helped us check in no problem.
Steven
10.0
/ 10
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.
Stephen
10.0
/ 10
Friendly staff, let me check in early. Great location, could use ac, and an in house coffee service, even if i had to pay.
In the Area
See Map
121 Bastion St, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 3A2
Main Facilities
See more
WiFi
Available Room Types in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Login successful!
Now you can enjoy more benefits, including the option to pay near your stay date!
Got it
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Address: Map & Location
121 Bastion St, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 3A2
Discover More Places
Discover More About Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
General
Near Bastion
Location
When you stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) in Nanaimo, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Bastion and 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.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Bastion - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nanaimo Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Vancouver Island Military Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Old City Quarter - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Casino Nanaimo - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Maffeo Sutton Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The OV Arts Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Petroglyph Park - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Protection Island - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vancouver Island University - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Beach Estates Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14.2 km / 8.9 mi
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 101.2 km / 62.9 mi
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 55.9 km / 34.7 mi
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 58 km / 36 mi
Facilities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
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.
All facilities in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Entertainment Facility
Functional Hall
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Exterior
Transportation
- Storage
- Bicycle rental
Things to Do
- Library
- Outdoor facilities
General
- Smoking area
- Parking
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accessibilty
- Disabled access friendly
Public Facilities
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Hotel Services
- Concierge
Nearby Facilities
- Laundry
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
16:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00
- 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.
Pets Not Allowed
Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, No cribs (infant beds) available, Cashless transactions are available, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 16:00 - 20:00 - to 11:00 |
Available rooms at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) | 24 |
Another facilities in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) | Storage, Bicycle rental, Library, Outdoor facilities, Smoking area |
Frequently asked question in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
What are available facilities at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
There are top facilites at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Check-in time at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is staring from 16:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 11:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking.
Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is officially classified as a 1.5-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) has 24 rooms in total.
What do past guests say about Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is well-known for its Service and Facilites, Cleanliness, Location, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.
More Reviews from Other Guests in Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Overall Ratings & Reviews Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Other sources (230)
7.6
Pleasant
From 230 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0
Room Comfort
7.6
Location
8.0
Service and Facilites
8.2
Sort by
Most Relevant
Preferences
See All
Traveler Reviews Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Mary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
John the steward of the place was great. He's helpful and helped us check in no problem.
Lana
Business with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Fine for a stop over, hostel lovers or for those that don't need much space. Room was very small but clean, building is old and charming; creaky floors with thin walls. The bathrooms were not very clean, smelled like urine with dirty, small and grimy shower.
sunhee
4.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff was very kind and friendly but the room condition was not recommendable.
Steven
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Geunwoo
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 33 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Amazing for stay in Nanaimo
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
So clean and comfortable. Would stay a week if i had time. Want to return
Evelyn
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Felt like staying at a youth hostel, brought back great memories! Huge common room with cooking area. Lots of private bathroom/showers. Found an excellent Mexican restaurant Gina’s walking distance. Close to ferry.
Stephen
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Friendly staff, let me check in early. Great location, could use ac, and an in house coffee service, even if i had to pay.
Margareta
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Comfortable bed and cosy warm bedding. Older but very clean facility. Well equipped communal kitchen with pleasant dining room.
Olive
Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I had a disappointing experience during our stay. The room had a strong, unpleasant smell.The beddings were also in poor condition — they looked old, felt dirty, and had a noticeable odor The towels provided were dirty—one even had blood and a hole in it, which was unacceptable. Overall, the cleanliness and condition of the room were poor. I wouldn’t recommend this hotel for families.
It would be better if the air conditioning or ventilation was improved.
Read More
William
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I think this is a great little place if you wanna stay a couple nights in Nanaimo, but don’t want to pay the big hotel prices.
I was accommodated for late check-in, which was very nice and I was even able to self check out. A parking area is right next to the hostel which is great. This hostel has everything you need to get by however, some of the amenities were out of service such as the oven and microwave when I was staying. There was also a door lock that was out of service, but you can make deal with the inconvenience. I’d suggest coming here if you are okay with being flexible and are not planning on staying inside most the day.
Would come back again!
Read More
Catherine
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 42 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Economical. Clean. Spacious common area with comfortable furniture, tables, chairs, large communal kitchen, refrigerators, tea and coffee in the morning. Lots of books to read. Probably the nicest hostel I have ever stayed at. I felt safe and comfortable in this hostel.
ANGEL DANIEL
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Personal amable, especialmente Jonathan y el host. El cuarto estaba limpio pero el tapete se notaba sucio
Darcie
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I lucked out during my stay since the roads around the Painted Turtle were closed due to construction. Arrive after 4:30pm and no noise!
Oh and the industrial size fan in my shared room was the best surprise EVER!!! :)
Nanoha
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great staff
Saied
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 51 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Very good location reasonable pricing clean
Christina
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 54 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The staff was very kind and accommodating. The bed was very clean and comfortable. I had wonderful roommates and the main area kitchen was user friendly and the people were very nice. Mu new Nanaimo place to stay.
Vincent
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Not a bad hostel.
Hyunjeong
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
quiet and clean place
Shop
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 63 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Sorry can't remember name but host was very friendly and helpful. Great place to stay.
Number of reviews per page
20
40
Ready to make up your mind?
Book Your Stay Now
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: It is the hotel's responsibility to ensure that all photos are accurate. Traveloka will not be held responsible for any photo inaccuracies.
Haven’t found what you’re looking for?
See Other Accommodations in Regional District of Nanaimo
About Traveloka
Copyright © 2026 Traveloka. All rights reserved