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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Hostel near Bastion in Nanaimo

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Exterior
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Explore the area

Map
121 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3A2
  • Bastion
    2 min walk
  • Nanaimo Museum
    3 min walk
  • Old City Quarter
    4 min walk
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    4 min walk

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

Near the airport.Steps from the hostel, you'll find Bastion and Nanaimo Museum. Also, Old City Quarter is within half a mile (1 km) and Vancouver Island University is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Javawocky - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Penny's Palapa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Hostel near Bastion in Nanaimo
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offers its guests a library, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) also features concierge services and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 8 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 211 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in time was 4pm. I called ahead and told them I’d be there just before 5pm, my room wasn’t ready. Had to be late to an event I was working because I had to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay. The stuff is really friendly. The room is clean and the bathroom too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great check in experience and enjoyed the kitchen/lounge space - thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley, Whitehorse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
i thought it was dorm style with separate bedroom and shared kitchen/living room/bathroom but it was 4 in a room -- two bunk beds. My bad, I didn't check closely enough. But the sleeping arrangement was brutal. Couldn't recharge phone or laptop without turning on the light and dude in the top bunk was trying to sleep and couldn't stand light being on. I had to leave and managed to find a room at the Days Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila l

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking was only issue, but they helped out , enjoyed meeting people from everywhere. Very helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Abby Joe

Disliked: Staff & service
I sayed 2 nights, I was able to sleep despite the loud music from the pub underneeth... staff was friendly aldough didn't say much. Rooms where ok but not outstanding. all in all I had a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tajinder

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room size so small, no AC, window has no net , noisy. Overall not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prix élevé de la chambre sans toilette ni salle d’eau. Chambre donnant sur le rue très bruyantes. La propreté de l’espace commun et de la cuisine laisse à désirer. Par contre emplacement excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mayank

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall okay, but facilities are not good, like no parking or AC, close to nightclubs so some noise in the night
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikaela

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Paul is amazing, very nice man upon check -in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lene

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brant

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
A little on the rough side.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Painted Turtle always gets the job done, and this last time was no different.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location and cost. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan, Much Wenlock

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023