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Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Queen Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and blue stripes, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(63 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two single beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a wooden headboard.

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a door with patterned curtains.

Premium Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a lamp, and a microwave.

Premium Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a refrigerator.

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard, bedside tables, and lamps.

Economy Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Harbour Light Motel

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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Nanaimo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Harbour Light Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from the Queens. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a computer and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 6 minutes by car from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 13 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Harbour Light Motel offers its guests a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 200 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 149 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Wyatt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room lots of parking easy stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BEV

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and conveniently located to amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All amenities at great cost. Allan at front desk extremely helpful & kind. Close to Duke ferry bonus
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Leung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older style motel but clean, warm and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
All was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Everyone is friendly. The lovely place to stay at.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly & fulfill any requests made. Parking is free & readily available. The motel is very close to downtown. Rooms are always clean & ready on time. We have stayed there dozens of times & we always have good sleeps on comfortable beds. We highly recommend the Harbour Light motel to travelers! Ed& Marilyn Bell
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Except for one dirty used paper coffee cup and no stir sticks I was extremely satisfied with my accommodations! Excellent customer service!! Would definitely stay here again whenever I’m in Nanaimo!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is excellent! Very friendly and obliging.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and clean. Staff was excellent and accommodating. I extended my stay with ease. Staff was very helpful in extending my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very clean, beds good, staff at check in amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and we enjoyed having a microwave and refrigerator!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat worked good nice renovated room was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

edward

Liked: Cleanliness
We did not have a kitchen but a microwave and fridge are in each unit, very clean, comfortable rooms . We feel very safe there and good parking, always quiet , comfy beds and a good sleep. Staff is wonderful also and very accommodating. Ed Bell
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice for affordable hotel close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Manuela

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy location. Price was right but would not return
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026