- Concierge services
- Total number of rooms - 24
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Laundry facilities
- Library
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Number of meeting rooms - 1
- Free self parking
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Luggage storage
When you stay at Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel) in Nanaimo, you'll be near the airport, just steps from Bastion and 3 minutes by foot from Nanaimo Museum. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Old City Quarter and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Vancouver Island University.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
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.
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.
No cots (infant beds) available
Children stay free
Number of children who can stay for free – 2
Front desk opens daily at 4:00 PM
Front desk closes daily at midnight
Debit cards not accepted
Staffed front desk
Carbon monoxide detector
Smoke detector
Security system
Children stay free - maximum age 10
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Staff wear personal protective equipment
Protective clothing is available for guests
Masks are available for guests
Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Social distancing measures are in place
Contactless check-in is not available
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Individually wrapped food options are not available
gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
Temperature checks are not available to guests
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Contactless check-out is available
Property follows sanitisation practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
Guests must provide health documentation
Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 1
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Contactless check-out is available.
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.