5/5 Excellent
CM, Vancouver
Business traveller
31 Aug. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Overview of Painted Turtle Guesthouse
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3.9/5 Good
Guests rated this property 4.2/5 for cleanliness.
Popular amenities
- Free WiFi
- Kitchen
- Bar
- Laundry
Cleaning and safety practices
- Cleaned with disinfectant
- 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
- Hand sanitizer provided
Explore the area
Bastion2 min walk
Nanaimo Museum3 min walk
Old City Quarter4 min walk
Nanaimo, BC (YCD)13 min drive
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About this area
Nanaimo
Located in Nanaimo, Painted Turtle Guesthouse is near the airport and near the boardwalk. Bastion is a notable landmark, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frank Crane Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours. Guests appreciate the hostel's central location.
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What's nearby
- Bastion - 2 min walk
- Nanaimo Museum - 3 min walk
- Old City Quarter - 4 min walk
- Protection Island - 2 min drive
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 3 min drive
Getting around
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
- Penny's Palapa — 4 min walk
- Javawocky Coffee House — 4 min walk
- The Nest Bistro — 4 min walk
- Gina's Mexican Cafe — 4 min walk
- Mambo Gourmet Pizza — 5 min walk
About this property
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)
Social distancing
Contactless check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- No onsite parking available
Food and drink
- 1 bar
- Coffee/tea in common area(s)
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Ecotours
Family friendly
- Full-sized refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Tour/ticket assistance
Languages spoken
- Chinese
- English
- French
Business services
- 1 meeting room
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- 8 bathrooms
- Shower
Food and drink
- Blender
- Cleaning supplies
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Free bottled water
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Rice cooker
- Shared kitchen access
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Policies
Check-in
Check-in from 3:30 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:30 PM - midnight
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 per stay
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
No onsite parking is available
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
Up to 2 children 10 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
3.9
Good
4.2/5
Cleanliness
4.2/5
Staff & service
3.7/5
Amenities
3.9/5
Property conditions & facilities
5/5 Excellent
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17 Jul. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
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11 Mar. 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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