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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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Queen Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Lanai
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Room | 1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 10.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Consider a stay at Harbour Light Motel and take advantage of a terrace, 4 coffee shops/cafes, and a business center. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers and a computer station
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Harbour Light Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Harbour Light Motel Nanaimo
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Frequently asked questions

Is Harbour Light Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Harbour Light Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbour Light Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Harbour Light Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Harbour Light Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Nanaimo Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Casino Nanaimo and Vancouver Island Military Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 391 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1010 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

A. Bevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff, clean rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean, close to the ocean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique, close to great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a really nice room, good price too
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multi
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Corey

Considering the area, it was nice, and everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t usually write reviews but this hotel deserved one. The hotel was super clean, comfy and easy to find. The owner/manager was very accommodating to our after hours check in and was such a pleasant person to deal with. I highly recommend this place and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Lots of good options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet area, renovated rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great for the price!! Wish the area was a bit better as there was a lot of homeless people not to far away from the hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a simple but good room for the price. We appreciated the fridge and microwave. It was much cheaper than other comparable motels/hotels in the area. Convenient location. Good job!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and cute little place at a great price would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable, as others have stated better than I expected for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great shower pressure, but lack of bus routes in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

janine Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unhomed close by but never saw them by the motel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were Very accommodating. Hotel room was clean beds were comfortable Would definitely stay again.!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was recently renovated and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. The area had a lot of homeless but none in the close vicinity. Would stay agin and recommend to others. Price was a bonus
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and rooms are clean , parking is good but make sure you have a car as the neighborhood is not good. But the hotel is safe and clean and friendly we often use
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Our room was clean. The motel is dated..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Melody

Disliked: Amenities
Really not very clean…. Especially the alley outside the rooms. The bedroom needed a paint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great, it’s too bad about the location with the amount of transient traffic that passes through and within close proximity.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sahjanand

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely warm welcome from Allan, we reserved two rooms for our family trip. Rooms are clean and quaint. The street noise is a bit loud (but we are from the country so it may not be problematic for everyone).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025