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HOSTEL HI - NANAIMO, PAINTED TURTLE GUESTHOUSE
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HI - Nanaimo, Painted Turtle Guesthouse 121 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC V9R 3A2 Canada Tel. (250) 753-4432 Fax. (250) 753-4434  |
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Travel Tip Marloes, Canada (Traveller): «The oxy, on fitzwilliamstreet, lots of locals, but a nice restaurant / pub. Meals start around 6 7 dollar.» | more... |
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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 with the active traveller in mind, and we have thrown in a few special features: private bathrooms, FREE internet (terminals and wireless), 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 and 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! Or... call us now for our Job Seekers Package, $195* package... Vancouver Island is the perfect place to spend time with your Canadian working holiday VISA! Now, finding a casual job as a traveler has never been easier with our Hostelling International JOB SEEKERS package. Our GREAT VALUE deal includes: -7 nights accommodation at HI-Nanaimo -$10 Thrifty Food & Grocery Card -$20 Prepaid Voice & Email account -Book of 10 bus passes -FREE coffee card -FREE welcome drink on arrival -FREE internet access -FREE pass for Queen's live music venue & pub -Information kit including bus schedule, maps, restaurant discounts, places of interest downtown -Current job listings in the Nanaimo area. *CLICK ON 'BOOK ONLINE' & CHOOSE 7 NIGHT STAY IN A DORM ROOM TO ACCESS PACKAGE RATE NOW. Plus applicable taxes. 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 (including tax).
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| Bed price from: | 21.50 CAD |
| Single Room: | 45.00 CAD |
| Double/Twin Room: | 50.00 CAD |
| 3 Bed Private Room: | 60.00 CAD |
| 4 Bed Private Room: | 80.00 CAD |
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| Number of rooms: | 8 | 2 | 10 | 54 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception hours 7am-10pm. 24-hour access. |
| Opening times (over the year): | All year |
Directions
| Bus: | Take the Greyhound bus from Vancouver ($24), Victoria ($20), or Port Hardy ($60) to Nanaimo city centre. Walk 5 blocks down Wallace Street; turn left on Bastion Street and we are only 1 block further. |
| Parking: | Free parking on Commercial St 4pm to 10am (the next morning). Paid parking across the street ($2/hour; max $6 for 24 hours). |
| Sea port: | Nanaimo is directly linked to the British Columbia mainland by two major BC Ferry routes for vehicle traffic (starting at $45). Horseshoe Bay in North Vancouver to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, which is 2.5km north of city centre. Or, Tsawwassen to Duke Point Terminal, which is 14km south of city centre. For pedestrians, take the Harbour Lynx fast ferry ($25 one way) from downtown Vancouver to Nanaimo city centre. We are 1 block from the terminal. |
| Location: | Located in the Arts District downtown - corner of Commercial and Bastion St (121 Bastion St). From Hwy 19/#1 (TransCanada) take exit to Hwy 19A and follow to city centre (approx. 5km). |
| Rail: | From Victoria, take VIA Rail train ($24) on one of Canada's most scenic rail routes, the Malahat E&N Railiner to downtown Nanaimo - 2.5 hours. We are a 5 minute walk from the train station in Nanaimo city centre. |
| Airport: | Fly directly into Nanaimo Airport with Air Canada. Take a taxi ($30) or shuttle service ($19) 18km to city centre. From YVR Vancouver International airport or downtown Vancouver, take a seaplane flight into Nanaimo harbour and city centre ($55 one way). |
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