Painted Turtle Guesthouse | Hostel in Nanaimo

7.9 (549 Reviews) |   42 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  11 Guests
Regional District of Nanaimo Hostel | Painted Turtle Guesthouse

42 Bedroom Hostel in Regional District of Nanaimo, Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo and within a 2-minute walk of Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around a 19-minute walk from Nanaimo Bastion, 1.1 miles from Newcastle Island Marine Park and 7.6 miles from Wildplay Element Park. The property has a shared kitchen, a concierge service and organizing tours for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, some rooms at the hostel also have a city view. Petroglyph Park is 2.2 miles from Painted Turtle Guesthouse. Nanaimo Harbor Water Airdrome Airport is a few steps from the property.

Painted Turtle Guesthouse is located in Nanaimo.

This 42 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Child Friendly, Kitchen, Parking, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 549 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Nanaimo and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Accessible parking
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Laundry
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Lockers
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

You must show a valid photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. additional charges may apply, please note this property does not accept american express as a form of payment, please note there are no elevators at this property only stair access is possible, we are unable to accept guests who are traveling from the bc mainland or other provinces and have not been on the island for 14 days. (excluding some essential workers), we do not offer quarantine rooms.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.32
Location:
8.59
Staff:
8.27
Facilities:
7.25
Comfort:
7.34
Cleanliness:
7.49
Deanna
Jan 30, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Canada
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Comfortable, clean, quaint, excellent location, welcoming staff. John had great stories and recommendations. I was happy to safely store my bike as I am on an Off-Season biking holiday. Looking forward to coming again and having more time for the Nanaimo Bar Trail.
Summary: Perfect location, comfort, security, price & personality.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Fan, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Linens
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom

General

Fan, Heating, Carpeted

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens
Deluxe Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Toilet paper, Shower, Shared bathroom

Living Area

Desk

General

Fan, Heating, Carpeted

View

City view

Bedroom

Linens

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed
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