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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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)
  • 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 Single Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 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. 400 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 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

8/10 Good

ABDUL

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jakob

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rougher part of town
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

Will repeat our stay when next in Nanaimo

Excellent value for the cost. Very clean and had a working fridge with internal freezer-also working, microwave, and Kerrigan machine. The internal fan/air conditioning unit is remote controlled and works well. High quality sheets and a comfortable bed were greatly appreciated. Clean towels and bathroom with over the door hooks in an adequate number were a bonus. À surge protector power strip attached to the wall between the beds was a much appreciated feature. It is an older motel and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keiryn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Blood stained comforter and the other bed had burn holes in the comforter. The shower head was falling off the wall and it had a very musty smell. Lots of homeless people down the street, not in an ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need to have a smoking area away from the room doors
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, modern, affordable, not too big, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got in late and the fellow at the front counter stayed to check us in with no complaint. Excellent service!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated rooms. Quiet on the alley side. Comfy beds, clean all around. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy, Victoria bc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Portable air conditioner kept us awake for the two nights. Other than that it's a great place to stay. I would stay there again just not in that room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay except for the air conditioner, it was a portable one, and it was very loud.Kept us awake for the 2 nights that we stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were lovely. Only thing wrong. There was no place to unpack your clothes. Room only had one small closet with 4 hangers. No dresser, no luggage stand. Had to use one of the beds for clothes. Seemed bizarre to me.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked this motel for my dad. He thoroughly enjoyed his stay. The room was clean and quiet. He loved the restaurant next door. It was close to the venue for the BC 55plus Track and Field Games, so the location was perfect. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff made me feel welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Propery is old but everything works well. It was nice staying there for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SZtaff was really friendly and helpful. Even upgraded our room. The room was clean and beds were really comfy. AC worked great which we appreciated after hiking in 30 degree weather! The area seemed pretty rough (homeless doing drugs down the road) and quite a few sirens in the evening. thankful the motel had alot of camera installed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. $170/night!! Quiet, free parking close to room, clean and located in a convenient drive to downtown. While the bathroom was missing a few lightbulbs, the tv, wifi, shower and air worked great. King bed was comfortable and clean. We had just come from Tofino and paid $369/night for a room that was a bit better but not worth it. So this place in Nanaimo was a refreshing change. We would go back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Machayla, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This cute motel was very quaint! Very affordable last minute rates, it was clean and neat. It had all the basics you really need; comfy beds, a microwave and mini fridge, a very clean bathroom with towels and standard toiletries. It's in what you might describe as a rough part of town and a 15 minute drive from pretty well everything, especially at night when nothing close by is open except for the McDonald's across the street. But we felt safe and we enjoyed our stay. The staff were great. They emailed and texted us about once a day in the 3 days leading up to our stay to remind us that check-out ends at 10pm and what to do if you needed to check in later. We really appreciated that, and we kept in contact with the front desk as we were late leaving Victoria heading to Nanaimo. Checkout was so smooth, just return the key and that's it! All in all, we would definitely stay here again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

colleen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Iffat

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a clean and comfortable room and bathroom! Incredbly comfortable kingsize bed! Very friendly welcome too. Quiet room at the back of the building. Best night's sleep in a long time. On the same lotcas the MGM Restaurant,where everthibg is home-cooked and home-made. Fresh vegetables, gravy dinners and home-made pies. We'll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025