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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside

2.5 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside is near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool or stay fit at the gym. The hotel offers practical amenities like dry cleaning, laundry services, and daily newspapers to stay connected.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

About the neighborhood

Located in Nanaimo, Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside is near the airport and near a boardwalk/promenade. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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1 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5R4

What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick To Sea Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Nook - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Milton Street Public House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge) and free newspapers

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Phone

Policies

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: CAD 45.00

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from May 22 to May 30:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 35 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: CAD 45.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per day

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, 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

Does Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from May 22 to May 30.

How much is parking at Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside?

Self parking is available for a fee.

Where is Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps from Maffeo Sutton Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 10 minutes.

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Nanaimo Harbourside Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 285 out of 994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 994 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary Jane

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

Happy stay with happy memories

Good place convenient and sad to know at check out no Howard johnsons will remain. We will miss it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Lyhört

Papperstunna väggar och högljudd kyl, sov inte så mycket pga högljudda grannar. Men för en natt var det ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok Room

Staff were incredible and very accommodating .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Charlene

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

Noisy rooms and run down.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Jerry, Kamloops BC

Disliked: Staff & service
found there to be a party going on below our room that extended past midnight. Upon consultation with front counter staff I was informed that the party would be short lived and would adhere to the quiet time policy. At 1145pm, i attended to the front counter again and was informed from the original counter staff that it was not her problem anymore and left the building. I asked the new night staff member, what would be done about this issue and he informed me that he would take care of it. Half hour later the noise had NOT stopped and I then contacted Expedia customer service to deal with the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Noisy terrible could not go to sleep till 4:00 am for the banging and laming of doors
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fint hotel midt i Nanaimo. Det er dog noget nedslidt, og varmesystemet / aircon i værelset er noget gammeldags skrammel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Harvey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Made me stuffed up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Peter, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Its older and not fancy but all you need with a bed, tv, and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mike&Jan, Victoria BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Served the purpose for us for one night. Hallways/ceilings need a bit of soundproofing but otherwise sufficed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the money

The staff was great, but the price was way to high for such a run down hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Russ, Armstrong

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It's an older highway motel but it's in good shape for its age. The room was fine. Bathroom is old fashioned but everything worked and the shower was an old school gusher. Location is good and it's comfortable enough if you don't need it modern. I would suggest they invest in flat screen TVs and improve the TV reception, though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Room comfort
Taxi driver told me it was closing down, staff very friendly and welcoming but room and bathroom very dated compared to others I had stayed in. Easy walk to harbour and downtown restaurants, a Tim Hortons on the other side of the road for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a run down hotel. Old, stinky. We got a room in the basement. It was noisy, reasonably clean. At night there was all kind of business going on in adjacent rooms. It was a bad experience for us. Unfortunately that is what you get if you book a hotel room for $ 100
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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