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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • 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 Twin 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

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

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. 396 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at front desk are amazing!! The room was clean, beds were good and comfortable. MGM restaurant is next door. Great food. Will be staying there 2 more times this year.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakibul

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

ROKSANA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfy beds, clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilmalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Near by food options.comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a terrific motel in an area of town that has an unfortunate number of unhoused addicts. If you’re coming and going by car, it is not an issue whatsoever. If you’re planning to walk back and forth to the harbour, it’s safe but rather unpleasant. There are a lot of people struggling with addictions. However, it’s safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and staff so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have a great stay here with family and other family friends. The reception or front desk staffs are friendly, helpful and efficient worker. The environment is fine and accessible to restaurants, groceries, gas stations, etc. Keep up the good customer services. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

VICKI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet, well run, room new, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

May

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Weird communication. For some reason, the management/owners (not sure which), feel the need to contact you the day of your reservation to see if you are still coming I guess. I found this strange and inconvenient, as it stated in their auto response that if they couldn’t reach you at a specific time, they would consider your reservation cancelled. I inquired about this several times, as I knew I’d be driving during that time. While they responded to my messages, they never answered my inquiries, and even though I reassured on more than one occasion, still called while I was driving, which I found not only dangerous, but intrusive. Will not stay here again simply due to this. It’s a hotel, not an air b&b or anything. Also, very unsafe area. My daughter was mildly physically assaulted when we were walking back to hotel from dinner and directly behind the hotel, there was someone tweaking on some sort of intoxicant or something, behaving erratically. Couldn’t really afford to forfeit our room to go somewhere else, so really had no choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very disappointed

I found bugs in the bed I could not sleep in the room I stayed in my truck the sheets were not changed from other tenants I found hair all over the sheets coffee station dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place .only stayed 1 nite ...seemed like a respectable place . nice neighbors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For one day in a go I’d ok, but not to enjoy fo long holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff. Our room was comfortable and had good sound proofing considering the TransCanada noise outside. Easy access to the ferries. Will stay here any time we travel through Nanaimo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abele

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very expensive for what it is
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was fast and easy. The staff helping me was very friendly and efficient. The room was clean and spacious and nice. Unfortunately, the airconditioner was not cooling properly. It was summer and it was very warm in the room. We could not open the windows because we can hear the cars in the busy street. Police sirens can be heard loudly even with the windows closed. So instead, we requested for an electric fan and was provided with one. It was not a bad stay overall. I'd still rate it 4 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clifford

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Needed a night short noticed and Harbour Light In was it. Easy check in, friendly service. 2.5 star accommodations, bed was clean and comfy. I would have slept in, but the road noise was a bit much.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Late arrival check in was very inconvenient. We arrived after 11 pm and had no one to speak to or pay with cc. Had to e-transfer to hold the rooms. Not the best system but ended up working alright; that's what you get with a smaller motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually write reviews but this hotel deserved one. The hotel was super clean, comfy and easy to find. The owner/manager was very accommodating to our after hours check in and was such a pleasant person to deal with. I highly recommend this place and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shower pressure, but lack of bus routes in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025