Located within 7.6 miles of Wildplay Element Park and 2.2 miles of Petroglyph Park, Painted Turtle Guesthouse provides rooms in Nanaimo. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi, while some have a city view. Popular points of interest near Painted Turtle Guesthouse include Nanaimo Museum, Nanaimo Bastion and Newcastle Island Marine Park. Nanaimo Harbor Water Airdrome Airport is a few steps from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.5
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for Nanaimo

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Area info

Amenities of Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Chinese

House rules
Painted Turtle Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about $70. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 5033231

FAQs about Painted Turtle Guesthouse

  • Painted Turtle Guesthouse is 1,000 feet from the center of Nanaimo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Painted Turtle Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Painted Turtle Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Painted Turtle Guesthouse is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.