Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

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7.8
/10
Pleasant
276 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Andrew

10.0
/ 10
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).

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

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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 (0.3 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 Conference Centre - 0.3 km / 0.2 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
Queen's - 0.4 km / 0.3 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

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)

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Things to Do

  • Library
  • Outdoor facilities

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

General

  • Smoking area

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!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • 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
  • 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.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
, The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

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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, Luggage storage, Concierge, Free WiFi

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) has a 1.5-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) has 24.
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)

7.8
Pleasant
From 276 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

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Top reviews
Jerome Almir
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Value for your money. John the owner is a great guy. Accomodating and friendly
Andrew
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 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 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice, respectful and clean.
Mary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 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
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Business with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 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 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff was very kind and friendly but the room condition was not recommendable.
Steven
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing for stay in Nanaimo
Verified traveler
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

So clean and comfortable. Would stay a week if i had time. Want to return
Evelyn
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 45 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 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 46 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
icon-Family
Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 46 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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William
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 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!
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Catherine
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 49 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
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 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
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff
Saied
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very good location reasonable pricing clean
Christina
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 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.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 276 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.6

Location

8.0

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

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40
Top reviews
Jerome Almir
icon-
8.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great location. Value for your money. John the owner is a great guy. Accomodating and friendly
Andrew
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 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 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice, respectful and clean.
Mary
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 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
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 31 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 33 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff was very kind and friendly but the room condition was not recommendable.
Steven
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 36 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Amazing for stay in Nanaimo
Verified traveler
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

So clean and comfortable. Would stay a week if i had time. Want to return
Evelyn
icon-Leisure with Children
Leisure with Children
8.0
/10
Reviewed 45 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 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 46 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
icon-Family
Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 46 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 48 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 49 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
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 51 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
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 53 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff
Saied
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 58 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very good location reasonable pricing clean
Christina
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 61 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.
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40