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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
121 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3A2
  • Bastion
    2 min walk
  • Nanaimo Museum
    3 min walk
  • Minnoz Restaurant & Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    4 min walk

Room options

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Premium bedding, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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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 | Premium bedding, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, free WiFi

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

When you stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) in Nanaimo, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Bastion and 3 minutes by foot from Nanaimo Museum. .This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old City Quarter and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Vancouver Island University.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 14 min drive

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 with free parking, steps from Bastion
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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Hindi

Property amenities

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 8 detached private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 8:00 PM and midnight
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 215 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

Essap

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Freundlich
Für Unterkunft nie wieder im meinem leben ich es tut leid so was finde ich sade für mein Geld
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Generally positive experience, front desk staff was very welcoming, and shared clear expectations on how everything worked. It was loud outside late into the evening, and was pretty hard to sleep until 1-2AM.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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