Harbour Light Motel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
200 Nicol Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 4T2
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Premium Double Room

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

Premium Room

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Harbour Light Motel

Nanaimo motel with restaurant
This motel features a restaurant, 4 coffee shops/cafes, and a business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a computer station and free newspapers.
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.

Dining is available at the motel's restaurant and guests can grab coffee at one of the 4 coffee shops/cafes. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This motel offers access to a business center. This business-friendly motel also offers a terrace and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Harbour Light Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Harbour Light Motel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Vietnamese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 coffee shops/cafes
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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

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Harbour Light Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 360 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1004 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was alright for the price, but the room was very cold and the beds were extremely uncomfortable. we only stayed one night, but it made us feel quite uneasy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jesse

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with partner
Value. Decent place to stay for the amount it costs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

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

Clean and friendly. Not so soundproof.

It was as expected for cleanliness and very friendly staff! Easy location and great restaurant next door. We cleaned our own room, took out garbage. Went and got new towels turned in old. 4 days stay. Seemed a little off but no big deal. The biggest thing was how much we could hear others or their TV’s through the night. Not soundproof for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They charge $1 for coffee pods. Advertising a better brand then using Costco brand. Should just be free.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

alyssa

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

6/10 Okay

Sobhagya

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

My brand new 5-gallon potable water jug was stolen out of my truck and other items gone through right outside my motel room door at night. Poor Security !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brenda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantanu

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with our stay. Staff was exceptionally helpful. Room was clean. No complaints about anything. The street noise was quite loud but after 10 it quieted down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff and nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner is so sweet and nice, he is a wealth of knowledge and offered us recommendations around the island. He is always happy to help and gives genuine kindness with every interaction
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Gurjashan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, basic motel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

6/10 Okay

John, Victoria

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great about property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The man that checked us in was amazing and super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025