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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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

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
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 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)
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 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).
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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 (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel near Departure Bay 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.

Languages

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

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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. 367 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 384 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 165 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service and clean room and cost effective
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ligia

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

Very clean

Very clean and organized, Price was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management phoned and left a message letting me know I had left something behind, which was very thoughtful of them! It’s on a busy street, but other than that, the staff was friendly and accommodating and the beds were super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bhupinder S

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barry

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

8/10 Good

Ava

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and cute little place at a great price would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an older motel. Clean and comfortable. I had some difficulty communicating with the staff as language was a barrier. It took about 2 weeks to receive our deposit back and it was $200 which was the highest deposit of our whole trip. We stayed in 5 separate hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Atit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Service could be improved. Bedding needs to be improved
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was alright for the price, but the room was very cold and the beds were extremely uncomfortable. we only stayed one night, but it made us feel quite uneasy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with partner
Value. Decent place to stay for the amount it costs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Clean and friendly. Not so soundproof.

It was as expected for cleanliness and very friendly staff! Easy location and great restaurant next door. We cleaned our own room, took out garbage. Went and got new towels turned in old. 4 days stay. Seemed a little off but no big deal. The biggest thing was how much we could hear others or their TV’s through the night. Not soundproof for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They charge $1 for coffee pods. Advertising a better brand then using Costco brand. Should just be free.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

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

6/10 Okay

Sobhagya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

My brand new 5-gallon potable water jug was stolen out of my truck and other items gone through right outside my motel room door at night. Poor Security !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with our stay. Staff was exceptionally helpful. Room was clean. No complaints about anything. The street noise was quite loud but after 10 it quieted down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025