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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Premium Double Room
Family Suite | Living area
Flat-screen TV
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, Bastion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Queen Room

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium Room

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Room

Economy Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbour Light Motel

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're just a quick walk from The OV Arts Centre. 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 fire extinguisher and 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. 419 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Everyone is friendly. The lovely place to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older style motel but clean, warm and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for one dirty used paper coffee cup and no stir sticks I was extremely satisfied with my accommodations! Excellent customer service!! Would definitely stay here again whenever I’m in Nanaimo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent! Very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff was excellent and accommodating. I extended my stay with ease. Staff was very helpful in extending my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and we enjoyed having a microwave and refrigerator!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not have a kitchen but a microwave and fridge are in each unit, very clean, comfortable rooms . We feel very safe there and good parking, always quiet , comfy beds and a good sleep. Staff is wonderful also and very accommodating. Ed Bell
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, beds good, staff at check in amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat worked good nice renovated room was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for affordable hotel close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

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

10/10 Excellent

Deron

Great value, clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time here and both time my room was spotless. Heating system and shower works really well. Front desk staff is very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jzero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

A. Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for 2 nights. Large clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025