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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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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 corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
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
The current price is $116
$100 nightly
$116 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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

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
  • Free WiFi

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
(20 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE ECONOMY

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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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 (0.8 km) from Vancouver Island Conference Centre.
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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
  • 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

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Nook - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 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. 428 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1009 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
All was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly & fulfill any requests made. Parking is free & readily available. The motel is very close to downtown. Rooms are always clean & ready on time. We have stayed there dozens of times & we always have good sleeps on comfortable beds. We highly recommend the Harbour Light motel to travelers! Ed& Marilyn Bell
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for one dirty used paper coffee cup and no stir sticks I was extremely satisfied with my accommodations! Excellent customer service!! Would definitely stay here again whenever I’m in Nanaimo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent! Very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff was excellent and accommodating. I extended my stay with ease. Staff was very helpful in extending my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, beds good, staff at check in amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and we enjoyed having a microwave and refrigerator!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not have a kitchen but a microwave and fridge are in each unit, very clean, comfortable rooms . We feel very safe there and good parking, always quiet , comfy beds and a good sleep. Staff is wonderful also and very accommodating. Ed Bell
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for affordable hotel close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Manuela

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy location. Price was right but would not return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deron

Great value, clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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