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Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath
Shared Dormitory, Men only, Shared Bath
Room information
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Overlooking the sea (partial)
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath
Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bath
Room information
2 Twin Bunk Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Room information
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the ocean (partial)
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Desk and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Room information
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Family Room, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space
Room information
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, rice cooker, and shared/communal kitchen access
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - 8 bathrooms, towels, and a shower
Comfort - Climate-controlled heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request, no rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Getting there
Bastion - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Nanaimo Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Old City Quarter - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Casino Nanaimo - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Petroglyph Park - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Protection Island - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vancouver Island University - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Beach Estates Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Brechin Lanes - 4 km / 2.5 mi
Departure Bay Beach - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Frank Crane Arena - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14.2 km / 8.9 mi
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 101.2 km / 62.9 mi
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 55.9 km / 34.7 mi
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 58 km / 36 mi
- 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-authorize 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
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
- Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- 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.
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