Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
About this hostel
Hostel with free parking, steps from Bastion This hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite. Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request. 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.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
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Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
3.8/5.0
Good(190 Reviews)
10.0
Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!
8.0
Great location
8.0
Great
2.0
I advise against ! Very expensive and showers that have an impressive layer of grime!
6.0
A little on the rough side.
8.0
The Painted Turtle always gets the job done, and this last time was no different.
4.0
Central location and cost. Friendly staff.
5.0
Even its outdated, it is very clean , well maintained by Paul and staff, walkable to restaurant, the harbour, shopping mall, very convenient and reasonable price. The customer service are excellent. Show us the easy way to get to Departure Bay bus depot by bus.
Thank you Paul for the warmest accommodations.
3.0
washroom has bad smell, some bathroom doesn't have hook to hang bath towel, clothes etc.. Light in washroom is dark.
5.0
We arrived late (10:50pm). The night clerk was friendly and efficient with the check in. The room and bathroom facilities were simple yet clean and comfortable.
2.0
It was a decent hostel. Rooms are a bit warm, but fans provided. Get creative with your fans. Had the facade of eco-friendliness, but 4 "recyling" bins in kitchen with none labeled makes this aspect rather silly. Its right downtown, so expect the usual crap in our west coast dt areas....
5.0
A comfortable hostel with clean private room right in a central area of downtown Nanaimo. Waterfront and other sites of interest an easy short walk away.
4.0
FYI: there is no free parking included as stated. There is a parkade nearby that's really cheap but you do still have to pay to park your car between the hours of 8am to 5pm on weekdays. Outside of that it is free.
Other than that it was a clean, tidy and seemingly well maintained hostel. Room, bathroom and kitchen all seemed very clean.
5.0
Great place
3.0
A great little hostel in the centre of Nanaimo. The staff - and here I give a shout out to Paul, the night manager - are incredibly helpful and accommodating. I would stay again!
4.0
Feels like home away from home. Nice hostel.
4.0
Clean and helpful staff, in a lively neighborhood..
4.0
The location in downtown Nanaimo is excellent. Bathrooms were clean. Bedroom and linen were clean. Kitchen was well appointed.
Showers were a little small.
5.0
Clean, quiet, convenient and well priced
5.0
Super helpful staff. Friendly atmosphere.
4.0
I recommend this ghest house
5.0
good but hot rooms but good!
2.0
This is a very basic place to spend the night before heading out on ferry. Neighborhood did not feel very safe. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Had a family room but not really a family friendly environment.
4.0
Staff are friendly
5.0
Good private room
3.0
You can walk to Nanaimo dt area. Reasonable cost-benefit for the stay.
2.0
The photos of the rooms do not identify the kitchenette and washrooms as common facilities
5.0
Friendly crew and very helpful and accommodating
Thanks to all and the fellow travelers
2.0
Look, this is a low-cost option and you get what you pay for. Ultimately the main issue sleeping in a 4-person bunkroom was noise (mostly from rowdy partying outside with all the bars) and the heat inside the room with no A/C. It was a VERY long night....
3.0
Poor hotel management service
10.0
The room is small but very clean. The bathroom is shared but also clean. The owner and staffs are very friendly. We were able to rest in the lounge for an hour before checking in. There is no breakfast provided, but you can use the kitchen and make your own. Well worth the price we paid for.
4.0
Very nice place to by.
Nice bar next door for a nice evening 😉
2.0
I booked through Expedia and I choose queen bed room. It was mentioned there that it’s a private room and separate bathroom. But the room I got was very small room and had no attached bathroom not even single closet in the room. $99 before tax is not worth it.
4.0
There are restaurants around the guesthouse.
2.0
This accomodation is right downtown, so convenient for walking around and going out for food/drinks. I had a bad experience with the staff as they did not apply quiet time rules. I booked a private room to get a good night of sleep, but the place was very noisy until midnight.
4.0
I loved the location. I only stayed one night but felt very welcome. Chatted with a few friendly people who live there in the kitchen. Nice dining/living room. Wasn't too busy and I ended up with my own room.
2.0
Was ok, shower was dirty and nozzle was too high and fixed. Nice people.
2.0
I expect Hotel.com will specify there are no elevator, no bathroom en suite and is a shared bathroom. No other hotel / motel require guests to pull out bedsheet & pillow cases out and deposit them in specific locations outside the rented room at $94 a night!
There is also no heating - the room is very cold in mid to end of Nov! Luckily blanket is warm enough and sheets are good.
This establishment is a hostel type room. ~$90 is far too high and I can not tell it is not a 2 star motel!
5.0
Great
2.0
The stay was ok, room was clean, sparsely furnished- no table lamp- The place wasn’t what I expected, but it was clean, quiet and reasonable priced
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?
The average price for a rental in Nanaimo is £77 per night. This rental is £37 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel). Enjoy the water!
Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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