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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area
Living area
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6C5
  • Vancouver Island University
    1 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
    10 min walk
  • Old City Quarter
    4 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bunk Bed Double

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Apartment

4 Bed Apartment

  • 111 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bed Pod

  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Old City Quarter and Nanaimo Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 1 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 10 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jingle Pot Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jalapenos Mexican Food - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Milton Street Public House - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Hostel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation also features laundry facilities, an ATM, and a television in a common area.

This Nanaimo hostel is smoke free.

  • 386 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 1 conference room
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers 386 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. This Nanaimo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Fan
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [B4 - Cedar Center]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 16 2024 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Vancouver Island University Residences
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences Nanaimo
Vancouver University Resinces
Vancouver Island University Residences

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 326 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

S

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Murtaza

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mei

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the upper bunk bed had a lot of hair. Seem it was used by someone but no linen changed after use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good facility at a good price. Well run with onsite help at hand most of the time. Nanaimo is well located as a basefor exploring Vancouver Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The staff are lovely and very helpful. The area feels very safe and is quiet at night. It is a little out of the way but well connected by bus. And there are bunnies everywhere, it's adorable!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet setting. Great place to stay in Nanaimo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to book, very reasonable price, quick checkin, excellent internet service, free parking. Large kitchen provided downstairs if needed. Overall very good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for price - staff were great and accommodating, bed was reasonably comfortable and facilities were clean. The only complaint I have was that the room smelled like feet. Became nose blind to it eventually but would recommend bringing air freshener.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite I stayed in was clean and the bed was comfortable. Bathroom were clean and lots of towels and toiletries to use. I asked for a room on the 1st floor adjoining my friend that I travelled with. No stairs and close to the front door. Common room was clean and convenient to my room. I had use of the fridge and freezer. Staff were friendly and helpful. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really excellent value for the money if you are just looking for a simple and cost effective night's sleep. The property was very clean, including the shared bathroom. Renting out University residence rooms during the summer holiday is brilliant!! Well done!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaideep

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No helping staff terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shutong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This stay was amazing. Rob at the front desk was helpful and positive, also very accommodating when we asked to be in an ocean-facing room as it was our first time in Tofino. The rooms were clean and comfortable, all towels and toiletries were provided as well. My only complaint would be that there are no area to fill water bottles - but when we called Rob at the front desk he was brilliant and filled our bottles from their staff water tower at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations! Convenient with such flexible check in. Very clean and comfortable. Will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mantej

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money. Quiet and had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a clean and comfortable rooms. Ample space.keep in mind of stackable hostel kind of beds, if at all it's a issue.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, decent place to crash
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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