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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Name: Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Address: 121 Bastion St, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 3A2, 121 Bastion St, British Columbia, V9R 3A2, Canada
Rating: 7.8

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What Guests Say About Their Stay

Siobhan

10.0

/ 10

I enjoyed my stay, for the price you can't go wrong. People's comments on the noise are accurate though! Bring ear plugs!

Amir

10.0

/ 10

This is not the hostel you’re dreading to book for economic reasons. It was such a pleasant stay, the amenities are ample, the gentleman downstairs is super helpful and kind. I would absolutely stay here again.

Marilyne

10.0

/ 10

The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!

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121 Bastion St, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 3A2

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WiFi

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is located in area / city Regional District of Nanaimo.

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121 Bastion St, Regional District of Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, V9R 3A2

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General
In Nanaimo (Downtown Nanaimo)

Location
With a stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) in Nanaimo (Downtown Nanaimo), you'll be steps from Bastion and Nanaimo Museum. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.4 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.

Nanaimo Art Gallery - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Bastion - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St. Paul's Anglican Church - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nanaimo Boat Basin - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Dallas Square Cenotaph - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Port Theatre - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nanaimo Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Vancouver Island Conference Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Vancouver Island Military Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Casino Nanaimo - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Old City Quarter - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Maffeo Sutton Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Bowen Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 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

Common Space

Lobby

Exterior

Things to Do

Library
Outdoor facilities

General

Smoking area
Parking

Hotel Services

Luggage storage
Concierge

Transportation

Bicycle rental

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Accessibilty

Disabled access friendly

Public Facilities

Coffee/tea in lobby

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)	Library, Outdoor facilities, Smoking area, Parking, Luggage storage

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 is normal check-in & check-out time at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

The standard check-in time at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is starting from 16:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00

What is the star rating of Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a 1.5-star hotel.

How many rooms are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) has 24 rooms in total.

Does Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) provide parking?

Yes, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.

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Overall Ratings & Reviews Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

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7.8

Pleasant

From 296 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Siobhan

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I enjoyed my stay, for the price you can't go wrong. People's comments on the noise are accurate though! Bring ear plugs!

Harsimran

with Partner

6.0

/10

Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small room, kitchen n bathroom is shared which makes it uncomfortable for us.

Amir

10.0

/10

Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Marilyne

10.0

/10

Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!

Martha

10.0

/10

Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The place was clean! A bright, simple room, one queen bed, a window to the street, bathrooms close by across the hall. There's a roomy kitchen-living-relaxing space, fridges, free tea and coffee (the manager, John, makes a pot in the morning.) The location was excellent--right on the corner of Bastion and Commercial street, giving you walkable access to all the main attractions of Nanaimo. You can tell the place is cared for--houseplants are watered, no dying philodendrons malingering in the hallways! I appreciated John's attention to making sure he'd be available for dropping off and picking up my bags. Since he's not at the front desk constantly, you may have to use your phone to check in, and he'll show up promptly. There is a short staircase, if that's a concern. For my money, this is a great place to stay in Nanaimo.

Beat

10.0

/10

Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I was surprised to find such clean, ideally located hostel in downtown Nanaimo. John was amazing. He accompanied my request and went beyond with friendliness and professional handling the situation. A really gem in town. Thank you.

Tara

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This was a really cute place. Everything was so clean, the kitchen was a great space.

Jerome Almir

8.0

/10

Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Value for your money. John the owner is a great guy. Accomodating and friendly

Andrew

10.0

/10

Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Awesome customer service - went far above and beyond to make sure I got checked in, even at 1:30AM (they normally close standard check-in at 8PM).

Erik

10.0

/10

Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice, respectful and clean.

Mary

10.0

/10

Reviewed 34 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 44 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 46 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 49 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 53 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing for stay in Nanaimo

Verified traveler

10.0

/10

Reviewed 56 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 58 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 58 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 59 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 59 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.

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