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Painted Turtle Guesthouse

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8Excellent
(504 Ratings)
"Very clean place. Room was comfortable. Bathroom was nice and close to room. Very affordable and nice people. Room was pretty hot but the fan helped a bit."
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8 / 10
Excellent(504 Ratings)

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About this hostel

Comfortable Accommodations

Amenities

Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Nanaimo

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Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver
32.5 mi
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
31.4 mi
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
32.5 mi
Parksville Community Park
20 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

8 / 10
Excellent(504 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Sep 2026
The location
The entrance wasn’t very clear to just arriving people
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Sheets, towels, great staff
Bed, it has had too many sleeps. Ask Brick to mk new bed donations.
7 / 10Good·Aug 2026
Great location & friendly staff
Bit noisy on a sat nite
5 / 10·Aug 2026
The price on Booking.com was $300 for 3 nights.
The price i paid was $430. I dont know how that works. There was also no air-conditioning and it was super loud at night.
$$$$
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Painted Turtle Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse 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?

We found 17 amenities for this rental. This includes concierge services, free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.

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