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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area
Exterior
Living area
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6C5
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

3 Bed Pod

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

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4 Bed Apartment

4 Bed Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 111 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bunk Bed Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms)

Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Old City Quarter and Nanaimo Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sip Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Quarterway Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jalapenos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Hostel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers its guests barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation also features laundry facilities, an ATM, and a television in a common area.

This Nanaimo hostel is smoke free.

  • 386 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • 1 conference room
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers 386 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. This Nanaimo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:30 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:30 AM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [B4 - Cedar Center]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 18 2025 to August 22 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Vancouver Island University Residences
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences Nanaimo
Vancouver University Resinces
Vancouver Island University Residences

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 391 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good for my first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAN ZHE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a week with family.The stay is overall very positive and the shared kitchen is quite big and not many people cook. The bunker bed is clean and comfortable. If one thing I would see improvement is we need some kind of stopper for the upper bed to prevent kid falling
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gorgeous site!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband travels for work in Nanaimo during the summer and it is always such a pain finding somewhere for him to stay during tourist season. We love that the university offers this option for him! He has enjoyed every stay! It is clean, comfortable and affordable. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean, wish you had breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Victoria

Comfortable and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback was the lack of A/C in the room Upon arrival the room was overly warm and stuffy, easily remedied by opening the windows and a fan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is a Review

Pretty barebones, but comfortable and clean. Staff is polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very efficient, clean and cost effective way to stay for me, a single person. Only had a neighbor to share the bathroom with for one night and as long as they know the rules, it goes alright. The 'rules' should be boldly posted in the bathroom, how to lock and unlock doors, other courtesies to extend to your neighbor (noise, etc). Kitchen was all equipped and very clean when I was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Disliked: Cleanliness
This was my second stay…… I stayed there last year. Your facility is very clean, comfortable and has all the amenities you need. The facility has beautiful surroundings, quiet and even have rabbits great you on arrival. The staff are friendly, very pleasant and helpful. Private bathroom and a double bed would be a plus…..my wife could stay there as well, comfortable. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aimee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Li Ping

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t tell your friends or this great little secret will become too popular!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was fine.no problems.good value.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Great budget choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was all good. We enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay, only stayed to sleep so didnt see much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a great, economical option during the summer, as long as you know what to expect. Generally, there are very few people around. The walls are paper thin, though, if you do get a neighbour, and be warned that two rooms share a bathroom between (co-ed). I find the XL twin bed very comfortable but the pillow inadequate. WiFi is great. Many rooms have a view over the city to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025