Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
$80
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Explore the area

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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Nanaimo motel with free in-room WiFi
A computer station, free newspapers, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

Harbour Light Motel features a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Harbour Light Motel has designated areas for smoking.

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

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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Reviews

Harbour Light Motel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 399 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Tough neighbourhood

There was nothing really wrong with this hotel but it was in a really rough part of Nanaimo. There were multiple addicts in the alley behind the hotel and although, there was no incident, we were worried for our vehicle while we slept. It was close to the ferry, so we booked it but the number of homeless was unsettling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

Repeat customer, clean and quaint motel

This is a quaint little motel, clean, quiet. We have stayed there 3 years in a row. We only sleep there and are out all day and it’s perfect for that. Close to the harbour front.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for one night but not a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older facility but clean and friendly staff. Served the purpose for a one night stay with convenient travel to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ploen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhakti, North york

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were given a room with 2 double beds iso 2 queen beds like we booked. This was only rectified after our first day when we brought it to the attention of the front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice stay for over a week

Good service by the caretaker!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

morris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and comfortable. Area is a bit sketchy do not leave any valuables in your car.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vi-Ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maybe just an improvement with the wifi but it might be coz its an island too. Even using our data is slower. Staff is really helpful. Bonus it has a microwave that even the bigger hotels dont have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness,quiet and good service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lot room proved
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaiah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely renovated room. Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mitch

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioner was great all the noise was outside and it made its operation very silent for sleeping at night and late in the morning.😚😋
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Janeen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025