An on-site launderette is featured at this Nanaimo accommodations. Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is 2.5 mi away. Simply furnished, each room at Painted Turtle Guest house comes with shared bathroom facilities. Linen and towels are included. A fan is provided. A kitchen is offered for guest use at Guest house Painted Turtle. Luggage storage is available. Vending machines offering snacks are located on-site. Whale Watching tours are available from Cowichan Bay 55 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 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 (8.5)


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
8.1
Facilities
7.1
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.2
Value for money
7.2
Location
8.5
Low score for Nanaimo
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Area info

Amenities of Painted Turtle Guesthouse

Most popular amenities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Internet
Wired internet is available in public areas and costs CAD 6 per hour.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • 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
  • French
  • Hindi
  • Chinese

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

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 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 72. 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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.

Mastercard Visa Painted Turtle Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

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.

FAQs about Painted Turtle Guesthouse

  • 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.

  • 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):