The room was a bit tight for the four of us adults, but it was a "family room," not necessarily for all adults. Loved the location, loved the great room and the service. Guesthouse is very appropriate. The kitchen is nice with new appliances and everything was very comfortable. WILL stay again. More

Took a quick get-a-way from the mainland to Nanaimo all by myself March 2012 for a 2 night stay. This place exceeded all my expectations. Clean, hospitable, and comfortable with lots of space in the kitchen and great-room. Very quiet, dispite being on a main downtown corner. Reasonable discounts given to PT guests at nearby restaurants is a great plus.... More

The Painted Turtle is a hostel. Guesthouse makes it sounds like there are more services offered than there really are. PROS: Very clean and quiet, friendly staff, great location, exceptionally tidy bathrooms. CONS: For anyone with mobility issues the number of stairs can be a challenge. And I wished we had been warned about the crowds that congregate outside of... More

Back in October '11, my co-worker and I booked a room at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse for a 3-night stay. We were attending a conference at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, which was just around the corner. We would have normally booked a standard hotel, but thought the guesthouse/hostel would be a more convenient and budget-friendly option, plus they were... More

My friend and I discovered this place back in May and we liked it so much that we went back again in July! The rooms are bright and cheerful. Everything is spotlessly clean - the rooms, the bathrooms, and the kitchen. The rooms have locked charging stations all your electronics. The lounge area is surrounded by windows and is bright... More

It was a very nice woman at the reception. The rooms and bathroom/shower are very clean, you get even a towel. There is a nice living area, where you can cook and spend the evening. More

We recently spent 2 nights at this hostel. It's right in downtown Nanaimo so everything is within walking distance. Upon arrival we were given a tour of the guesthouse which included a very clean, bright great room with a spotless kitchen and also laundry facilities. We opted for a private double room which was clean and located on the 3rd... More

Stayed here for 1 night on our trip to the north of the island. Staff were very welcoming and helpful showing us to our rooms and all the amenities. Guesthouse was very tidy. Kitchen was well equipped and spacious communal area. Rooms had plenty of space the only minor downside was very very squeaky beds. Great value place to stay.... More

We really enjoyed our stay at the Painted Turtle. The staff were friendly and inviting and the place was comfortable and clean. We showed up for a late check-in on the Friday night of a busy weekend and had no trouble. More