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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room

Queen Room

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll find Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo within a 15-minute walk of this Nanaimo motel. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old City Quarter - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
There's a restaurant on site, along with 4 coffee shops/cafes. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Harbour Light Motel also features a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 4 coffee shops
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Harbour Light Motel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Nanaimo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 12 mi (20 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 12 mi (20 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 403 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel was quite nice. Check in was easy and quick. Room had a large bathroom and a handheld shower head which is greatly appreciated while travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big washrooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean well designed. Friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Wade

Travelled with partner
The check-in lady was wonderful. The mentality of the motel seems to be to cater to the worst client they ever had and to treat people that way. With the exception of the check-in lady. The checkout lady should not be dealing with the public. The walls are thin and it's a pretty loud location. The cleaning staff also has no problem barging right into your suite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet back rooms. Best value in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Allow early check in. Best value in town. Quiet back rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for a quick pit stop. Restaurant beside the motel was very good too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bath tub was very slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Travelled with partner
Night audit was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While not in the best neighborhood in the city it was a wonderful, recently renovated room. Best value hotel in Nanaimo. Exceptional front desk staff and cleaners. Would stay again in heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Darrien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older, but main bedroom was clean. Keurig coffee a nice touch. Bathroom could use some TLC, light fixtures updated. But for overnight the price was right.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Navroop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner
Friendly service and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vikki

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room provided and fullfilled all our needs. Will definitily come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient, safe and close to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price. Right on main highway so convenient but a little noisy. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Employee, for NO reason, enters my room at 10:21AM. NOT COOL!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for reasonable price, we will be back😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet location for downtown Nanaimo. Helpful, friendly staff. Will book a room at any time again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gem in the downtown section of Nanaimo. Unless you have road side accommodation it's very quiet and clean. Helpful front desk and close to ferry and banks, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a quick overnighter...it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuen Ming

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024