Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Hostel with bar/lounge, near Bastion

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a haven for active travelers near Old City Quarter, with amenities like cycling and ecotours. Unwind in the library or bar, take advantage of bike rentals and laundry facilities, enjoy coffee/tea in the lobby, explore nearby attractions with tour/ticket assistance.

Good

Popular amenities

Bar
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

Housekeeping (on request)
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Library
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Bike rental

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Laundry facilities
Private bathroom (not in room)
Premium bedding
Free self parking

$68 nightly

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 11 - Oct 12

Tomorrow

Oct 12 - Oct 13

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

Excellent

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Premium bedding

Detached private bathroom

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Oven

Blender

Partial sea view
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

Wonderful

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Premium bedding

Detached private bathroom

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Oven

Blender

City view
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

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

Excellent

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Premium bedding

Detached private bathroom

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Freezer

Stovetop

Blender

Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Premium bedding

Detached private bathroom

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Freezer

Stovetop

Blender

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

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Exceptional

Highlights

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Premium bedding

Detached private bathroom

8 bathrooms

Microwave

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Oven

Blender

City view
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$58 nightly

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

121 Bastion St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 3A2

What's nearby

Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Old City Quarter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 22.5 miles/36.2 km

Restaurants

‪Red’s Bakery - ‬2 min walk
‪Brix & Mortar - ‬1 min walk
‪The Vault - ‬4 min walk
‪Mrs. Riches - ‬5 min walk
‪The Nanaimo Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) puts you within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- 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
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
- The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 2 children (10 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Ecotours
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Ziplining nearby

Working away

Meeting room

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals

Facilities

Library

Accessibility

Front entrance ramp
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

Heating (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

Premium bedding

Freshen up

8 bathrooms
Shower only
Towels

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

Housekeeping (on request)
Cleaning supplies

Fees & policies

Optional extras

Late check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (5-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours.

What's the area around Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) like?

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is a short 1-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 3 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Museum.