Painted Turtle Guesthouse, nanaimo

2007 Awarded "Best Hostel in Canada" by HI-Canada, Under 10,000 Overnights category and rated #1 on TripAdvisor.com! Experience a splash of funky Canadian style and fair dinkum Australian hospitality with hosts Bruce & Ang!

Open since 2004, the HI-Nanaimo Painted Turtle Guesthouse is a fully renovated and refurbished 1913 heritage building. Located in the heart of the waterfront/arts district in downtown Nanaimo, it sits amongst trendy cafes & restaurants, pubs & clubs, art galleries, bakeries, street performers and local points of interest. The Guesthouse is extremely well appointed and has achieved the highest possible standard available under the Hostelling International group.

All features have been designed for the travellers comfort, and we have thrown in a few special features: private bathrooms, free wireless internet, free luggage storage and a living area that includes kitchen and dining facilities, a cozy fireplace and free games.

The Painted Turtle is so close to everything that within 5 minutes you can walk to the Port Theatre, Harbour Lynx and BC ferry terminals, the 4km Harbourside Walkway, the Old City Quarter shopping district, outdoor and indoor recreation facilities, and other key tourist attractions.

From here, we have great transportation links to TOFINO, VICTORIA, CAMPBELL RIVER and the GULF ISLANDS. You can venture to other parts of Vancouver Island, with its exceptional natural beauty, outstanding attractions, and endless recreational or adventure pursuits.

"Group Special", $75 per room (Sleeps four people separately, no sharing!) Includes all taxes. No hidden fees or charges. $75/4 people ONLY, unbeatable! Please note that rates listed here are HI member rates, including local taxes. Non-members add $4 per person in a dormitory room or $5 per room in a private room.