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3 Bed Pod
Room with view
355 square feet
1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Bunk Bed Double
Room with view
172 square feet
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Single Room
Room with view
172 square feet
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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4 Bed Apartment
Room with view
1194 square feet
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
Room sleeps 8 guests
(up to 7 children)
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Hostel in Nanaimo

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Vancouver Island University. This hostel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

Make yourself at home in one of the 386 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hostel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and microwave in a common area.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Vancouver Island University Residences

4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 6C5

Renovations & Closures

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

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Nanaimo hostel also offers laundry facilities, an ATM, and a television in a common area.

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation is a smoke-free property.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • ATM/banking
  • Shared microwave
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 386
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Room Amenities

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.

  • Free toiletries
  • Desk
  • Separate sitting area
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Oven
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Fan
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Basketball on site
  • Volleyball on site
  • Beach volleyball on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-in time ends at 2:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

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.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 2:00 AM

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property is not currently implementing any enhanced cleaning measures

No elevators

Children stay free

Number of children who can stay free - 2

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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