Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Premium Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping
$91
$78 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 6 - Mar 7

Explore the area

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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

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

Family Suite

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

Premium Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

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

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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 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Casino Nanaimo and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nanaimo Museum.

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Bastion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Nook - ‬15 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

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. 401 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff and convienience was great! Street side on work day in the morning is very busy. I think the cleaning standards for tge room i stayed in need to be addressed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were very comfortable 😊Rooms were clean & bathroom , just a suggestion to maybe put a rubber mat for inside the tub( for older person 60+) & a grip bar would be used too ! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat worked good nice renovated room was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes. Room was spotless and staff very courteous and friendly, would highly recommend this motel. Ed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient stay for 2 nights. Large clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HIMALAY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tebby

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an okay stay here. The TV did not work. When I asked for a couple more towels the staff made me bring the other towels to the front desk first. The hotel location was decent as it was situated beside a restaurant, a Mcdonald's and a few convenience stores.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very clean, comfortable and quiet. Service was excellent and we had a great breakfast at the MGM restaurant next door. Highly recommend Habour Lights Motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Simranjit

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
not good property to stay at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view not applicable as i prefer the back side of building. I have stayed there many times and found it a convenient site for my travel. Rooms have been renovated nicely and I have always found it clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I've never had a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maketh

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ravinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner lady was so nice. She helped me with what things to see in the city and Vancouver island. Very nice lady.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David k, La Crete

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a motel, not a hotel. Nice and clean, firm beds and very good for a budget of traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for affordable hotel close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy, Victoria bc

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, beds good, staff at check in amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, CUPERTINO

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025