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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 row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
$62 nightly
The current price is $72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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 (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 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

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

With a stay at Harbour Light Motel in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and The Queen's. .This motel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Vancouver Island Conference Centre and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Casino Nanaimo.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vancouver Island Conference Centre - 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

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 437 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everybody was really friendly here, loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean conveniently located close to ferries.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly people and very helpful to our needs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well maintained, clean, and quiet .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property, you could enjoy a spot outside as well at any of the small patio tables and chairs Rooms and lobby were very clean Conveniently located near the water and ferry terminal Will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Family Suite, this is actually a duplex behind the motel and the pictures do not do it justice! Helpful owner and wonderful stay! Thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it back next year. Best staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed there 3 times. Great location. Clean and quiet rooms. Will booms again next time we are in Nanaimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff.. the beds are nice and firm, so my back was happy. It's an older motel but they have updated alot of it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were neat and clean, check in process was smooth and the guy at the reception was welcoming. Parking was just outside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay. Reasonably priced. Close to downtown and the famous MS park and restaurants etc. We didn't face any issues. Thanks for the comfortable service! We will recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best value for the price. My experience was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with parking and we'll maintained with other facilities like AC, microwave
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly, quiet through the night hours
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Well maintained property. I had a room at the back of the hotel which was very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026

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