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Harbour Light Motel

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Harbour Light Motel, 200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC -(888) 428-0221
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3.75
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.75 out of 5 (1167 Ratings)
0.6 miles Port Theatre Nanaimo
v2 mins driving
t12 mins walking
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Hotel Description
Renovated in 2024 to enhance your stay! Experience the vibrant heart of Downtown Nanaimo at Harbor Light Motel, just a 12-minute walk from the city center. Enjoy easy access to the seaplanes and Hullos terminals in a 20-minute walk or 4-minute drive away. Duke Point Ferry is only 12 minutes by car, and Nanaimo Airport is a short 14-minute drive. Conveniently located, our motel is close to McDonald's, DQ, a family-style diner, and seasonal fruit stands, so you're never far from a quick meal. Relax in comfort with our top-notch amenities, including free WiFi, daily room service, fresh coffee, an on-site ice machine, premium toiletries, and wall-mounted air conditioners for your ideal temperature. Be sure to check out our newly renovated rooms for 2024, featuring hardwood floors, updated bathrooms, and smart TVs. These rooms are limited, so book now before they're gone!

Check-in time: 15:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Business Center
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Non Smoking
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Accessible
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
Other Amenities
` Business Center
` Free Parking
` Air Conditioning
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Wheelchair accessible
` On-site parking
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Sun Deck
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Mobile app for room service
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` Access to health care professionals
` Contactless check-in/out
` balcony/terrace
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Facilities for disabled guests available
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Accessible toilet
` Professional cleaning services

Harbour Light Motel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.75 out of 5)

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Disappointing - 2.0 out of 5

JL, Courtenay, visiting Port Theatre Nanaimo Wed, 6 December 2023

Normally, I don’t like to give bad reviews. However, my recommendation - spend the extra $50 and find somewhere else to stay. The beds are extremely uncomfortable; very loud and had missing linen; didn't even have a face cloth in the washroom. The gentleman who checked us out advised me that my room smelled like smoke even though I don't smoke and my husband didn't even smoke in our car parked in front. He went across the parking lot. I still have not received my deposit back. It's been two days. I would not recommend this motel. The only reason I gave it a poor and not terrible is due to the young woman who checked us in. She was very polite and very helpful. If it wasn't for her, I'd give it a terrible.

Liked: The size of the room was decent. The young woman who checed us in was very helpful and seemed knowledgable.
Disliked: Missing linens; the beds were extremely uncomfortable. Had a horrible sleep; very loud - we could hear everything above and around us. Problem checking out and getting my deposit back.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Carmen Sat, 14 June 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Rachel Fri, 13 June 2025

Superb

Liked: Very clean and newly renovated. Staff was lovely.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Charles Fri, 13 June 2025

One of my BEST stays...

Liked: The gentleman at the front desk was super friendly and welcoming. He offered suggestions for things to see in the area, which I appreciated very much! Also, an accommodation "away from home" finally got it right with regard to outlets and charger ports! It seems there are NEVER enough in most hotel rooms. KUDOS to this place for making so many available. Finally - super clean, ultra white, bed linens, towels, etc.! There is nothing worse than checking in to a hotel with "white" linens and towels, that are instead, a dingy yellow! Yours were GREAT! MUCH APPRECIATED!
Disliked: Nothing to put here!

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Lorece Wed, 11 June 2025

Very basic lots of traffic...

Disliked: Close toThe ferry

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Irene Wed, 11 June 2025

Fine for one night

Liked: Room was fine for one night. TV worked.
Disliked: The street from the motel to the center doesn't feel very safe. For one night it was okay for me, but I definitely wouldn't want to stay here more nights.I would have appreciated it if there was a kettle in the room, to be able to make some tea or noodles. There was a microwave, but there wasn't a plate to heat food up on.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Anonymous Tue, 10 June 2025

Good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Natalia Sun, 8 June 2025

Very good

Liked: It was very nice and people were very welcoming
Disliked: I was quite far away from the bus stop, but you can take uber

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Nancy Sat, 7 June 2025

Great cost effective accommodations for...

Liked: The bed was awesome for my liking…soft and I slept so soundly. There’s perfect space for two people with 2 double beds! I loved having a mini fridge and microwave!!! There is AC if needed. The location was perfect for a short walk to the waterfront and there is a shell gas station kitty corner to the motel, so you can easily grab snacks and or gas. The front concierge at the accommodation was very welcoming and helpful. I would definitely stay again.
Disliked: Nothing!

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Robyn23 Fri, 6 June 2025

Adequate for our overnight stay...

Liked: Room clean, beds and pillows comfortable. Next door to popular cafe.
Disliked: No elevator or anyone to carry bags up one flight of stairs. Hard for older people to do. Receptionist unfamiliar with town facilities like where to catch an intercity bus and how to get to places of interest.

5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Anonymous Sun, 1 June 2025

Exceptional

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Harbour Light Motel 200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC