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Painted Turtle Guesthouse, hotel in Nanaimo

Set in Nanaimo and within 200 metres of Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Chill hostel in downtown nanaimo. Great staff espicially john who gives good local tips and is very helpful.
Scored 7.4
7.4
Rated good
Good
647 reviews
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£61.69
1 night, 2 adults
Bethlehem Centre, hotel in Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, 5.7 km from Nanaimo Museum, Bethlehem Centre provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Great location and very peaceful
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
6 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £64.24
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,081 reviews
    Room was clean and comfortable. Great location, free parking. Easy walk to downtown and park. Friendly staff.
    Bonnie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £112.75
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,480 reviews
    Great location, view, size room. Lovely grounds.
    Lynda
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £90.92
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 487 reviews
    Great location and very accommodating property owner. Overall comfortable stay.
    Ignat
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £86.37
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 593 reviews
    Very clean, comfortable room with everything you need for a short stay in Nanaimo. Very friendly staff and great location close to the ferry. Lovely waterside walkway into the town.
    Lesley
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £62.49
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 65 reviews
    The hosts are incredibly kind and engaged that you will have a comfortable stay. You are even provided with fruits, chocolate, granola bars, water, coffee and tea. The place is in a very beautiful and safe area. You are able to walk towards Neck Point, which is the prettiest place I saw in Nainamo so far. There is a bus stop just in front of the property and also a nice pub, to eat out different daily meals.
    Alina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £70.63
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 530 reviews
    Friendly and helpful staff. Old but still comfortable and good value for money Great location
    MOHAMMAD
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £79.11
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,027 reviews
    Comfortable room. Great location close to the ferry terminal.
    Geoff
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £89.81
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,268 reviews
    Cheap and cheerful hotel but sadly lacking. Aircon in room was like sharing with a jet engine. Breakfast (continental) was in price and really good.
    stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £77.11
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 647 reviews
    it's a hostel. clean, quiet, safe and comfortable. I rebooked this place on my return trip after staying there the first time.
    Clarke
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £79.11
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,027 reviews
    Great location, in a safer part of town. Very close to the ferry, pretty clean and great value for the money. Keycode entry makes checking in and out a breeze Recently renovated and it shows! Without knowing what's on the other side of your door(the roadway), you could think you're in a 4 star hotel! We will definitely choose this motel for our next stay in Nanaimo!
    Paul
    Young couple