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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Microwave, oven, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils
Sport court
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $61
$52 nightly
$61 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6C5
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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4 Bed Apartment | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4 Bed Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

With a stay at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. .This hostel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Vancouver Island University.
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What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bastion - 10 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sip Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Jingle Pot Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Baby Salsa Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers 386 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. This Nanaimo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 386 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hostel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and microwave in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:30 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:30 AM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [B4 - Cedar Center]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 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 August 24 2026 to January 25 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vancouver Island University Residences
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences Nanaimo
Vancouver University Resinces
Vancouver Island University Residences

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 393 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best affordable overnight stay in Nanaimo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable stay and very clean. Kitchen area also available plus tv room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and staff, perfect place for a couple nights stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faune

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gorgeous site!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice stay, only stayed to sleep so didnt see much
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked how clean it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiet setting. Great place to stay in Nanaimo.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Xinxin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the spacious kitchen ！
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Clark

Liked: Amenities
Central, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good location and a good breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Eurielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price, shared bathroom but private room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place to stay and it was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great quality for the Price and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Comfortable and inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

King Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great low-cost option
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location, affordable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good for my first time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cez

Liked: Amenities
It’s very clean we appreciate the 4 rooms in 1 apartment good for group visits. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the room, good for a solo traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025