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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Nanaimo

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
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
$93 nightly
The total price is $108
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, 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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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 236 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

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
LOCAL_PARKING

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

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
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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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Bed
Restaurant
Location
Ferry
Bathroom
Value
Towns
Downtown

What guests liked

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

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!
Debbie, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was excellent with beautiful weather!
Michele, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Near by food options.comfortable bed.
Wilmalyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Older facility but clean and friendly staff. Served the purpose for a one night stay with convenient travel to the ferry terminal.
Jay, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Super comfy beds, clean
ROKSANA, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

friendly staff, clean rooms!
A. Bevan, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff, clean, close to the ocean
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Unique, close to great restaurant
Sharon, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good service and staff so nice
Kimberly, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff at front desk are amazing!! The room was clean, beds were good and comfortable. MGM restaurant is next door. Great food. Will be staying there 2 more times this year.
Kathy, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very quiet, well run, room new, clean, and comfortable.
VICKI, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Ok for one night but not a great place.
Katherine, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Cleanliness,quiet and good service
Tony, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nicely renovated room. Helpful staff
isaiah, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly staff
Abele, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice place .only stayed 1 nite ...seemed like a respectable place . nice neighbors
jeffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was clean and comfortable. Area is a bit sketchy do not leave any valuables in your car.
morris, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It’s was a really nice room, good price too
Tacia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Have stayed here multi
alyssa, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I don’t usually write reviews but this hotel deserved one. The hotel was super clean, comfy and easy to find. The owner/manager was very accommodating to our after hours check in and was such a pleasant person to deal with. I highly recommend this place and will be back.
Carmen, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Considering the area, it was nice, and everything was clean.
Corey, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice staff. Lots of good options.
Kimberly, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Needed a night short noticed and Harbour Light In was it. Easy check in, friendly service. 2.5 star accommodations, bed was clean and comfy. I would have slept in, but the road noise was a bit much.
Clifford, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff. Our room was comfortable and had good sound proofing considering the TransCanada noise outside. Easy access to the ferries. Will stay here any time we travel through Nanaimo.
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Lot room proved
Jas, 1-night trip