Harbour Light Motel

Motel in Nanaimo

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

With its convenient location near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Harbour Light Motel offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy the convenience of 4 coffee shops/cafes, unwind on the terrace or connect with in-room WiFi and helpful staff who've impressed previous guests.

Very good

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

Daily housekeeping
Terrace
Air conditioning
Computer station
Free newspapers in the lobby
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Television
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker

$107 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Tomorrow

Oct 10 - Oct 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Queen Room

Excellent

Highlights

Lanai

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

22 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

2 bedrooms

Hair dryer

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

Very good

Highlights

Lanai

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

Very good

Highlights

Lanai

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

22 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 3
2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available

$82 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

About the neighborhood

200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2

What's nearby

Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Old City Quarter - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 2 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 48 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 79 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 156 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 23 miles/37 km

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
‪Luna - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel puts you within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
- Minimum check-in age: 19
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11:00 PM
- Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
- To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
- Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
- You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
- For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Working away

Computer station

Services

Front desk (limited hours)
Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

Terrace

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
16 stairs to reach property
Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

Deposit: CAD 200 per stay

Optional extras

Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 12 mi (20 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Also known as

Harbour Light Motel Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

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Harbour Light Motel Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbour Light Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Harbour Light Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Harbour Light Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Harbour Light Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Harbour Light Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Harbour Light Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (13-min walk) is nearby.

What's the area around Harbour Light Motel like?

Harbour Light Motel is a short 11-minute walk from Nanaimo Museum and 13 minutes' walk from Casino Nanaimo. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.