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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Premium Double Room
Family Suite | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Queen Room

Queen Room

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

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

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About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel in Nanaimo with free parking
A computer station, free newspapers, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Harbour Light Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Nanaimo Museum. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a computer, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 6 minutes by car from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 13 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 363 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HIMALAY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tebby

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an okay stay here. The TV did not work. When I asked for a couple more towels the staff made me bring the other towels to the front desk first. The hotel location was decent as it was situated beside a restaurant, a Mcdonald's and a few convenience stores.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Service was excellent and we had a great breakfast at the MGM restaurant next door. Highly recommend Habour Lights Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simranjit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
not good property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view not applicable as i prefer the back side of building. I have stayed there many times and found it a convenient site for my travel. Rooms have been renovated nicely and I have always found it clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I've never had a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maketh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner lady was so nice. She helped me with what things to see in the city and Vancouver island. Very nice lady.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David k, La Crete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a motel, not a hotel. Nice and clean, firm beds and very good for a budget of traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for affordable hotel close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, beds good, staff at check in amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, CUPERTINO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rob

Liked: Staff & service
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Air conditioning was excellent. Very quiet. Room upgrades were very good. Check in staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

yoshiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable. Clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ABDUL

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025