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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

1.5 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Bastion

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Water view
Front of property – evening/night
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception hall
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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Freezer
Toaster
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Freezer
Toaster
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Freezer
Toaster
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Full-sized fridge/freezer
Premium bedding
Detached private bathroom
8 bathrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Free bottled water
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Nanaimo, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Bastion and Old City Quarter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Frank Crane Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
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Map
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

Restaurants

  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • Brix & Mortar
  • ‪The Vault - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Nanaimo Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flamez - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Hostel near Old City Quarter
Located close to Bastion and Nanaimo Museum, Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) provides a library, laundry facilities and a bar. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and ecotours, at this hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, coffee/tea in reception and tour/ticket information
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) include thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • 8 bathrooms with showers
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 8 detached private bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

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
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 2:00 AM
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) on 16 Oct 2025 start from NZ$136.07, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from midnight to 2:00 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is steps away from Bastion and Nanaimo Museum. Old City Quarter and Vancouver Island University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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