Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Nanaimo
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll find Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo within a 15-minute walk of this Nanaimo motel. Vancouver Island Military Museum and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Luna - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel near Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
Harbour Light Motel offers its guests a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Harbour Light Motel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Nanaimo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in ...room is nice and clean ..beds are comfortable. Safe area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ploen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhakti, North york

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

4/10 Poor

Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice stay for over a week

Good service by the caretaker!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

morris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. Area is a bit sketchy do not leave any valuables in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

10/10 Excellent

Vi-Ann

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe just an improvement with the wifi but it might be coz its an island too. Even using our data is slower. Staff is really helpful. Bonus it has a microwave that even the bigger hotels dont have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness,quiet and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lot room proved
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated room. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was great all the noise was outside and it made its operation very silent for sleeping at night and late in the morning.😚😋
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janeen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Amenities
It was excellent with beautiful weather!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakibul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

ROKSANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025