Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Painted Turtle Guesthouse Hostel in Nanaimo

About this hostel

Nestled in Nanaimo, this charming hostel for $55 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. An on-site launderette is featured at this Nanaimo accommodation. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is 4km away.

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

32.55 miles

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

31.41 miles

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

32.46 miles

Parksville Community Park

19.96 miles

Painted Turtle Guesthouse

3.4

Average(554 Reviews)

Hostel in Nanaimo

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Family friendly

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

32.55 miles

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

31.41 miles

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

32.46 miles

Parksville Community Park

19.96 miles

Reviews

3.4/5.0

Average(554 Reviews)

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8.0

Apr 2024

Good stay!

The property was in a good location by the harbour. It felt safe and was central to the shops and restaurants. The kitchen and common area was clean and gave off a very homely atmosphere. The staff were lovely and allowed an early check in. The check out process was also really simple and efficient. The bedding was clean and there was good laundry facilities on the premises.

Food needs to be locked away due to pests.

1.0

May 2023

i slept in my car that night

so very bad

so very dirty

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

The place was in a good location the staff were friendly it was clean and good facilities. The other residents were interesting and friendly.

10.0

May 2023

Nice hostel in a great location

Location, staff, kitchen was nice

Nothing

8.0

Mar 2023

Decent location and nice hostel. Not ideal when travelling with luggage though.

Friendly staff. Decent location. Given a second floor room with heavy luggage.

Only a top bunk available in the room I was given. Two people sleeping on the couches in the kitchen/lounge area.

8.0

Mar 2023

Nice hostel as described when booking

Cooking facilities, was exactly as described

10.0

Jan 2023

Excellent accommodation

Painted Turtle is conveniently located in the down town area. Bus stop, shopping plaza, bank, service canada, service BC are all close by.

The room gets a little chilly...may be turn-up the heat a bit?

8.0

Nov 2022

Very good

Réception was great, beds were comfortable and cleanness all in all was good Location is great, next to a karaoke bar which made our first night so much fun

8.0

Nov 2022

It was comfy

Clean room

Nothing

2.0

Oct 2022

please be careful

older building

I did not like the misrepresentation on the property they have provided to this app. The town should not have this property as a representative for a stay when you arrive by ferry for the very first time. Other accommodations in the area are triple the price. The property is dangerous for safety. I am Canadian and the property is an embarrassment for travellers coming to visit this beautiful country in 2022.

10.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

The staff was outstanding and very welcoming. The accomodations were exceptionally clean. The location near the water and in the Arts District make it a gem.

1.0

Jun 2022

Horrible experience.

Despite paying in full time for three nights I was denied accommodation as I could not pay a $100 security deposit at the decision of Dee the supervisor who the desk manager called to see if he could find a solution for me. I then witnessed the desk manager quit his job citing that he was made to sleep in a dorm, never given requested days off, and that he was disappointed with the lack of compassion demonstrated towards me. I stayed out on the street all night and as the funds from cancellation of the booking will take over 6 days to reach me I am now homeless until I am paid on Monday. DISGUSTED!!!! I won’t be using BOOKING.COM ever again ever as the information they provide in around payment is FREQUENTLY inaccurate meaning that the payment arrangement is frequently different on site.

I didn’t receive the accommodation that I had paid in full for three nights and as a RESULT WAS LEFT HOMELESS FOR THOSE THREE NIGHTS.

10.0

May 2022

really friendly and clean hostel in a great location for Hikes!

everything was so clean and the staff clearly work hard to keep that up! the kitchen/ living area was really nice and the showers were all private. staff are really friendly and more than happy to help with anything! would 100% recommend!

could have just had a little more room for locked luggage but I managed

10.0

May 2022

Suits me perfectly.

Staff went out of their way to help at all times.

9.0

May 2022

Superb

Nice staff

8.0

Apr 2022

Good, short overnight stay

Room was very comfortable

Neighbourhood

7.0

Apr 2022

The best hostel downtown Nanaimo and a good location.

Great location if you are visiting Nanaimo as a tourist. Good kitchen facilities and common room. Upstairs and I don't think that there is an elevator. Walkable from BC Ferry at Horseshoe bay in about a half hour. Lots of restaurants and bars closeby and shopping mall.

Make sure you know the check in time is okay as reception has limited hours. You do get a door key after check in to access the building. The ladder to the upper bunk bed is a little difficult.

7.0

Apr 2022

good location and friendly staff

good location, really close to bus stop and ocean. staff super friendly and helpful for anything I needed. stored my luggage after checkout which was really useful. bathrooms were clean and the kitchen/communal area was nice

bed was really uncomfortable, but you get what you pay for

7.0

Mar 2022

Good

Really clean rooms. Comfy beds, warm blankets. Spacious.

Noisy roommates but can't control that :)

7.0

Mar 2022

Good

it’s in a good spot

There were not that many people in the hostel and tons of rooms, yet you still had to be in a room with someone else and it was $70 upgrade for a private. Thats $120 for a room on your own at a hostel- that is nuts. I’ve stayed at hostels all over the world and if you ask, they’ll give you a room on your own when the place is not that full. That is my honest opinion.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?

The average price for a rental in Nanaimo is $96 per night. This rental is $41 less expensive than the average.

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 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and tv.

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4.2

Excellent(982 Reviews)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Hostel in Nanaimo

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse?

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