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Value Lodge Economy Motel

2.0 star property

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A row of hotel rooms with blue doors and windows, each adorned with hanging flower baskets and potted plants on the sidewalk.
A compact kitchenette with a coffee maker, microwave, and refrigerator.
A neatly made bed with a white comforter and pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, a small potted plant, and a painting of sailboats on the wall.
A reception desk with a sign for Value Lodge, a vase of white flowers, a cash register, a bottle of hand sanitizer, a pay direct sign, and a guest welcome sign.
A counter with a cash register, brochures, and a TV displaying 'Vancouver Island Whale Watch'.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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736 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4V1
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a small table, and a chair.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

A stay at Value Lodge Economy Motel places you in the heart of Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Bastion and Vancouver Island University. .This motel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Vancouver Island Conference Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Casino Nanaimo - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Bastion - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sip Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Value Lodge Economy Motel

Value Lodge Economy Motel offers 55 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 55 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At Value Lodge Economy Motel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Value Lodge Economy Motel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:30 AM - midnight) and Friday - Saturday (9:30 AM - 12:30 AM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 26 2025 to January 14 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10 per night
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 accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10 per night

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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Value Lodge Economy Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 342 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, pet friendly & super lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice budget motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent staff and accomo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean property, good value for the money. I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and pleasant, the staff was very helpful and friendly, it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bassam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a good budget motel, the room was clean. Staff were polite.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for how cheap it is
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place for a 1 night stay before flying, great price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great. Check in staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice, clean and beautiful property, good value for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Excellent Indian cuisine near by!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was what we expected for the price. We have stayed here a few times and won't hesitate to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and kind
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Eric the front desk staff was great! Friendly and made the check-in process as easy as could be. Location was a bit noisy but convenient. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great stay, clean & comfortable, desk staff went above & beyond. Diner next door had delicious affordable breakfast. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cheap, clean, comfortable and my favorite coffee to brew.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sainabou B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest enjoyed his stay
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arlen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little spot

No complaints, room was decently clean. Furniture from this decade. Friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very simple room clean and great for just one night on our way to tofino.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is exactly how it is described and looks exactly as the pictures on their website.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brent

Liked: Staff & service
clean rooms, quaint old style restaurant with good food. Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff that work there really nice
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, renovated rooms great shower and bed!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022