7.9 · Good1,728 reviews
Convenient Location Situated in Central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, Harbour Light Motel is just a short 10-minute stroll from the renowned Great Canadian Casino, making it an ideal choice for entertainment enthusiasts.
Comfortable Accommodations Each room at Harbour Light Motel comes complete with complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, and local calls, ensuring guests stay connected throughout their stay. The addition of a refrigerator and a well-appointed desk enhances the comfort and convenience of the accommodations.
Nearby Attractions With the Nanaimo Museum a mere 900 meters away and the Port Theatre just 1 km from the motel, guests have easy access to some of the city's top cultural and entertainment destinations.
Book your stay at Harbour Light Motel now to experience convenience, comfort, and proximity to Nanaimo's attractions.
7.9
Rated 7.9 out of 10 by 1,728 guests who stayed here.
Andava bene per una notte di passaggio. Nulla di particolare. Staff disponibile. La camera molto spaziosa. L’uomo alla reception molto disponibile:)
È un Motel, questo va tenuto in conto. Noi non abbiamo avuto problemi.
Renovated Rooms
Clean
Coffee Machine
Good Surveillance System
Clean functional rooms, close to some food places, staff are amazing.
Bit of a sketchy neighborhood at night but that can’t be helped, it’s like that almost everywhere. Didn’t feel unsafe.
Clean rooms, friendly staff, restaurant next door. Accommodating for my lower floor request (husband is in a wheelchair).
Air conditioner was very loud but I see they are in the process of installing heat pumps so…
We took the last ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo. We arrived at the motel around
Midnight. The friendly motel staff arranged the check in and offered a late check out at noon. Thank you so much for this service!!
Bed was very comfortable and towels were good, proximity to the MGM restaurant and Dairy Queen was good too. Desk clerk was very helpful in quickly figuring out why my TV was not working when I arrived. Air conditioning…
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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, Canada
Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — very good.
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Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
Check-in from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM
Check-out by 11:00 AM
Children welcome
No pets
Free parking on site
Non-smoking rooms available
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply Please note, the property does not accept reservations from local residents. Please contact the property in advance if arriving after midnight.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. A deposit may be required at the property.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Yes — the property states that parking on site is free. Whether a space can be reserved in advance varies, so we check it against your dates.
Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo.
Nothing to do with the booking above. The same market, priced the same way, for if this one is not it.