Vancouver Island Residences

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Vancouver Island Residences Hostel in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island Residences Hostel in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island Residences Hostel in Nanaimo
Bedroom, bunk bed
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8.5Excellent
(87 Ratings)
"The room was quiet and comfortable and met all my expectations. The campus area felt safe and it was beautiful to walk around. The staff were helpful and everything was clean."
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8.5 / 10
Excellent(87 Ratings)

Hostel in Nanaimo


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About this hostel

This Vancouver Island University residence in Nanaimo features on-site recreational facilities, such as a basketball and volleyball court. Free in-room Wi-Fi is offered.

Amenities at Vancouver Island Residences

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Wheelchair accessible
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Laundry services
Accessible Parking
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Toilet with grab rails
Key card access
Fire alarm

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Ratings and reviews

8.5 / 10
Excellent(87 Ratings)
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8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Close to where we needed to be, quiet and reasonably priced.
I would bring an extra pillow and blanket for comfort. Limited bedding.
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
施設の内外共に綺麗
キッチンは有りますが使えない
9 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Clean, practical, easy check-in, friendly staff, great public transport access.
Toilet and shower are shared between two single occupancy room. It’s perfectly ok, especially as I was travelling with my son (in the other room). There is also a wash basin in each room.
6 / 10Average·Jun 2025
If you ever went to university and spent time in campus accomodation....this could be a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The staff that I spoke to were friendly and helpful.
A $250 CAD key deposit is outrageous. Regardless of it being released back onto the card a few days later; I haven't been asked for that amount in nice hotels before, let alone a dorm room on-campus. There aren't any signs or instructions to find the main office to check-in. After driving around for a little while I parked and walked to the closest building that I could see. After establishing that the accomodation office wasn't there (and mercifully finding a washroom), I came back 3 minutes later to find a parking ticket on my car. (Lucky I hadn't desperately ducked into the nearby foliage.... the parking officer was probably hiding in there). When I found the office shortly afterwards, they took care of the ticket immediately for me which was nice. Maybe security are trying to revenue-raise while students are on holidays... (another moment of nostalgia reminiscing on parking as a student). I hope the accomodation money goes towards something nice for students like more comfortable mattresses.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Vancouver Island Residences. 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 Vancouver Island Residences pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Vancouver Island Residences?

We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, wheelchair accessible, and kitchen.