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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Nanaimo

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Exterior
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
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
The current price is $84
$98 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Queen Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Luna - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Nook - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬14 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

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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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
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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
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Required at check-in

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

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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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

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

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

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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.

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Ferry
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What guests liked

  • Easy parking and convenient access to the city were major advantages of this property. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice stay for over a week

Good service by the caretaker!
7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Repeat customer, clean and quaint motel

This is a quaint little motel, clean, quiet. We have stayed there 3 years in a row. We only sleep there and are out all day and it’s perfect for that. Close to the harbour front.
Judy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and tidy
Vickie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Holiday Travel. Hotel was quiet, clean and location acceptable
Randy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel was great for the price!! Wish the area was a bit better as there was a lot of homeless people not to far away from the hotel
Jennifer, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Older motel on the mend. Rooms were clean
Steve, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in and cute little place at a great price would stay again.
amalie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall good experience. Tha room was clean and comfortable. Nothing negative to say. If you need a good basic room this is a good choice. I would definitely stay here again.
Charline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were Very accommodating. Hotel room was clean beds were comfortable Would definitely stay again.!
Kathy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We have a great stay here with family and other family friends. The reception or front desk staffs are friendly, helpful and efficient worker. The environment is fine and accessible to restaurants, groceries, gas stations, etc. Keep up the good customer services. Thank you.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

friendly staff and nice place
randy, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Tough neighbourhood

There was nothing really wrong with this hotel but it was in a really rough part of Nanaimo. There were multiple addicts in the alley behind the hotel and although, there was no incident, we were worried for our vehicle while we slept. It was close to the ferry, so we booked it but the number of homeless was unsettling
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay!
Bernice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great !!!
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and clean room and cost effective
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The hotel itself was great, it’s too bad about the location with the amount of transient traffic that passes through and within close proximity.
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The fellow that checked us in very friendly. He extended our ckeck out by 1 hour.
Fred, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were wonderful
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The man that checked us in was amazing and super friendly.
Demara, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

We were given a room with 2 double beds iso 2 queen beds like we booked. This was only rectified after our first day when we brought it to the attention of the front desk.
Maria, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great affordable place to stay was super clean n great customer service
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely warm welcome from Allan, we reserved two rooms for our family trip. Rooms are clean and quaint. The street noise is a bit loud (but we are from the country so it may not be problematic for everyone).
Meagan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice, clean, basic motel
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was so friendly
Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a great place to stay in. Close to the ferry. Owner was super nice. Close to fast food, a convenience store and the gas station as well.
Ava, 3-night trip