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Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Water view
Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
review stars
7.6Good
(275 Ratings)
"Very nice, respectful and clean."
Erik
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7.6 / 10
Good(275 Ratings)

Hostel in Nanaimo

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsWiFi/Internet, Refridgerator, Bar and more

About this hostel

This hostel features a bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a library are onsite.
Private bathrooms are not ensuite and housekeeping is available on request.
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) offers 24 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and rice cookers. Beds feature premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.


The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Non-smoking
Refridgerator
Bar
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Towels

Map of Nanaimo

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Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver
32.6 mi
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
31.4 mi
Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver
32.5 mi
Parksville Community Park
20 mi

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

7.6 / 10
Good(275 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Feb 2026
Very nice, respectful and clean.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
John the steward of the place was great. He's helpful and helped us check in no problem.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Amazing for stay in Nanaimo
5 / 10·Feb 2026
Awesome customer service - went far above and beyond to make sure I got checked in, even at 1:30AM (they normally close standard check-in at 8PM).
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel). For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, refridgerator, bar, kitchen, and wifi/internet.