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121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 3A2

Painted Turtle Guesthouse - A downtown heritage building with shared facilities, steps from the ocean and Convention Centre

Located in a heritage building in downtown Nanaimo, this European-style Nanaimo hotel combines B&B charm with modern hostel amenities. The Painted Turtle Guesthouse stands one block from the ocean and steps from the Convention Centre. Room options include 4-person family rooms with queen and bunk beds, classic queen rooms, and gender-specific 4-bed dormitories, all with shared bathrooms and showers down the hall. The common areas feature a fully-equipped kitchen, a lounge with fireplace, foosball table, computer kiosk, and reading materials. Free Wi-Fi, luggage storage, and equipment storage for bicycles, snowboards, skis, and diving gear are provided. The Painted Turtle's location places guests within 0.5 miles of Nanaimo Art Gallery, Vancouver Island Military Museum, and eight local restaurants. Direct transport links include BC Ferry routes, float plane services, and airline connections to Vancouver.

Painted Turtle Guesthouse: Pros

- Within 0.5 miles of Harbourfront Walkway, Maffeo Sutton Park, and The Bastion - Controlled entry system to upper floors ensures security - Storage available for sports equipment and outdoor gear - Climate control systems throughout the building

Painted Turtle Guesthouse: Cons

- All bathrooms and showers are shared facilities - No private parking facilities available

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2 persons
100 sq. feet 
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1 King Size Bed
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Dormitory Room Female only
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1 person
120 sq. feet 
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Dormitory Room Male only
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1 person
120 sq. feet 
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1 Bunk bed
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Getting around

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City Center
Nanaimo1400 ft
Airports
Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)1400 ft
Nanaimo (YCD) 8.9 mi

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Concierge desk
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Guest Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Services

  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Heating

Self-catering

  • Shared kitchen

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 3A2
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121 Bastion Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 3A2
Nearby
Museums
Bastion
1900 ft
Parks
Maffeo Sutton Park
1900 ft
Front Street
Harbourfront Walkway
1900 ft
Gallery
Nanaimo Art Gallery
200 ft
98 Front Street
The Bastion
500 ft
Museums
Vancouver Island Military Museum
700 ft
Swy-a-Lana Park
400 ft
Store
Artzi Stuff
500 ft
Nanaimo Harbour
1000 ft
90 Front St Unit 1A
Harbour Air Seaplanes
600 ft
125 Front St
Piper Park
700 ft
445 Comox Rd
Comox Park Gyro 1
2000 ft
Restaurants
Food Koma The Global Grill
200 ft
165B Commercial St
Red's Bakery
400 ft
101 Commercial St
Serious Coffee VICC
700 ft
60 Commercial St #300
Javawocky Coffee House
1100 ft
90 Front St
BarBurrito
1500 ft
648 Terminal
Wendy's
1500 ft
650 Terminal Avenue
Subway
1500 ft
650 Terminal Avenue Unit 113
A & W Victoria Crescent
1600 ft
60 Victoria Cres
Tim Hortons
2300 ft
15 Wallace St
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