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Harbour Light Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $105
$91 nightly
$105 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24

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

View all photos for Queen Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and blue stripes, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with patterned curtains.

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a lamp, and a microwave.

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Economy Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, and lamps.

Economy Room

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

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, Harbour Light Motel is within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. .This motel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from The OV Arts Centre and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from The Queen's.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bastion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Noodlebox - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a computer station and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

MastercardVisa

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Harbour Light Motel Nanaimo

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Harbour Light Motel Nanaimo

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 439 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1006 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lots of places to eat nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay! The room was modern and had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the location was great. Definitely would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room lots of parking easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KENNETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allan was a charming host and we felt most welcome
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BEV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfy beds and nicely renovated rooms. Suited us perfectly for our quick stopover in Nanaimo. Surrounding neighborhood is a bit rough however.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time we’ve stayed at the Harbour Light Motel. Great location and staff. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A simple place, nothing fancy. But the bed is comfy and the staff are kind
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless people close by
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Harbour Light Motel for probably 10 years now, whenever I am in Nanaimo. A basic motel room, clean. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was my 2nd time staying at Harbour Light Motel. The owner and staff were always friendly and helpful. Overall clean renovated room. Convenient location not far from downtown. I definitely will stay here again when I come to Nanaimo next time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken and Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and spacious with a King Size bed. Everything we needed was provided. Our room was located at the back which made it private and quiet. The property was well maintained and we felt comfortable. We would certainly stay again and highly recommend this motel for others
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were given a very comfortable and clean room. Was quite well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great motel. Everything is clean and you can see that they stay on top of their maintenance. Yes, the front of the hotel does border a busy road and I can't comment on the noise level in the rooms that look out on to the road, but we had a room at the back and we had a great night's sleep. The hotel staff are also friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

8/10 Good

Sasha

Disliked: Amenities
It was clean enough, staff was not super friendly or helpful on the days we were there, good location though
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All amenities at great cost. Allan at front desk extremely helpful & kind. Close to Duke ferry bonus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Much better than some of the reviews. A room at the back.is quieter.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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

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