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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 260
SAR 301 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr

Room options

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Queen Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old City Quarter - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Harbour Light Motel and take advantage of a terrace, 4 coffee shops/cafes, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A computer station and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbour Light Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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
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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 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Light Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbour Light Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour Light Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Harbour Light Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Harbour Light Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nanaimo Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Casino Nanaimo and Bastion are also within 15 minutes.

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 340 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1014 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man that checked us in was amazing and super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so sweet and nice, he is a wealth of knowledge and offered us recommendations around the island. He is always happy to help and gives genuine kindness with every interaction
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with our stay. Staff was exceptionally helpful. Room was clean. No complaints about anything. The street noise was quite loud but after 10 it quieted down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean good beds
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were able to book it, just hours before arriving. We were given a ground floor room at the back of the motel, away from noise.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a quick overnighter...it was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, big and clean. Very close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for a quick pit stop. Restaurant beside the motel was very good too
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Friendly service and nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room provided and fullfilled all our needs. Will definitily come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel for reasonable price, we will be back😊
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, convenient, safe and close to shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet back rooms. Best value in town.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
While not in the best neighborhood in the city it was a wonderful, recently renovated room. Best value hotel in Nanaimo. Exceptional front desk staff and cleaners. Would stay again in heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sahil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Big washrooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very accommodating, clean and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff. Allow early check in. Best value in town. Quiet back rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet location for downtown Nanaimo. Helpful, friendly staff. Will book a room at any time again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024