This bed and breakfast is 5 minutes’ walk from Harry Wipper Park and 2 minutes’ walk from the beach. Guest rooms feature ocean or garden views and guests can enjoy a full hot breakfast. The uniquely furnished guest rooms offer a television and tea and coffee-making facilities at the Island View B&B. Free bathrobes and slippers are offered and free Wi-Fi is available. A large garden is available for guests at the Bed and Breakfast Island View. This accommodation is non-smoking for guest comfort. Walley Creek Trail is 15 minutes’ walk from the bed and breakfast and Lost Lake Park is 6 minutes’ drive away. Neck Point Park is 5 minutes’ drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Nanaimo
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kaye
    Canada Canada
    Host Darlene is very friendly and helpful with information on places and parks to explore. Breakfast was delicious.
  • Noreen
    Canada Canada
    The host was lovely, very personable and a delight to visit with. Queen room was spacious and meticulously clean. Nice touches, including chocolates on the pillows. The cooked breakfast and delicious fruit was a great way to start the day.
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was very healthy and delicious. Darlene is a lovely hard working lady who made us very welcome.
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast; really tasty homemade scones and croissants. Lovely sea view and the hostess was very accommodating; particularly as we arrived early. A great night’s sleep so bed very comfy. Unexpected, but welcome touches like bathrobes and...
  • Soeren
    Germany Germany
    It is a beautiful home with an exceptionally beautiful garden. Ddelicious breakfast.
  • Davide
    Italy Italy
    Darlene, the owner, has been very welcoming despite the fact that we arrived late The breakfast is super hand made but her
  • Iris
    France France
    Excellent B&B, cozy and nicely decorated, sea view room, house, serounded by a nice garden. Good breakfast and the kindness of the very charming lady who manage the place
  • Patti
    Canada Canada
    A very clean home and room, generously appointed to meet all of our needs. A friendly host and a beautiful garden were a bonus. The breakfast was homemade and delicious.
  • Alan
    Canada Canada
    Excellent breakfast. Lovely, interesting, friendly hardworking hostess. Happy to tour us around her beautiful garden
  • Judy
    Canada Canada
    Darlene was a great hostess. Looked after every need and her scones were amazing at breakfast. Her gardens were like being in a park, so beautiful! We will definitely go back next holiday.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property questions and answers
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  • What is the included breakfast, please?

    All rooms get same breakfast (I discuss night before) fresh fruit, juice, scrambled eggs Darlene
    Answered on 29 March 2021
  • Hi there I’m looking to book for a getaway. Is there are the suite private of us there other renters on the same floor? Thanks

    Hi, You do not say when or for how long, the Kingroom is about 800 square feet, there is a room aboue it. You might want the apartment if you are stay..
    Answered on 17 November 2021
  • Hi, I have a room booked for the 18-19 of September, I had asking in my booking for a early check in and late check out if possible but I don't know w..

    I did answer your question and also was confused because you asked for 12 to 1 check in and then 2 to 3 check in 2 to 3 is fine with me but 11.30 at l..
    Answered on 14 September 2021
  • Thank you!! We will advise when we attend property.

    O.K. Darlene
    Answered on 7 June 2022
  • Hello. Would you kindly provide the earliest time breakfast could be available. We are trying to plan an early departure on the ferry to Vancouver.

    Hi, Whenever it is convient Darlene
    Answered on 7 June 2022
  • Good morning, I am interested in booking the room for one night from Friday July 9 to Saturday July 10. We will be taking late ferry from Vancouver. ..

    Hi, Yes I do not mind as long as I know if you can phone from Ferry would be great thanks for letting me know Darlene Phone please check your reservation
    Answered on 5 July 2021
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Island View B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Island View B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 19:00
    Check-out
    Until 10:30
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using American Express, Visa and Mastercard.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Island View B&B in advance if you expect to arrive after 19:00. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Island View B&B

    • Check-in at Island View B&B is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The prices at Island View B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Island View B&B offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Island View B&B include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Double
      • Island View B&B is 5.6 miles from the centre of Nanaimo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.