Vancouver Island Residences, Nanaimo
Overview
Offering 95 rooms, Vancouver Island Residences Nanaimo hostel boasts a location 6 minutes' walk from Malaspina Theatre. Situated 4.1 km from Newcastle Island, this hostel features a private garden for guests to relax at.
Location
The Nanaimo hostel is 550 metres from Tamagawa Gardens and a 10-minute ride from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. There is Museum of Natural History right around the corner from the Nanaimo property.
The nearest bus stop is VIU Transit Exchange Bay D, which is 350 metres away.
Rooms
Certain rooms at Vancouver Island Residences hostel have a shared bathroom with a roll-in shower, and some units additionally boast a sofa set.
Eat & Drink
Guests can utilize an own kitchen for their cooking needs.
Leisure & Business
This hostel offers a shared lounge and barbecue grills.
Services
A car park is provided on site.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
- Curtains
Recommended for:
Join Intramural Leagues
Participate in VIU's semester-long intramural sports like basketball on campus.
Attend Fitness Classes
Register for VIU Gym classes in exercises like yoga or strength training.
Explore Outdoor Trips
Join VIU's guided outdoor recreation hikes and sea activities in local areas.
Watch Mariners Games
Attend VIU Mariners basketball games at the campus sports events.
View Eclipse Events
Participate in VIU astronomy trips, such as solar eclipse viewings with instructors.
Hike Colliery Dam
Walk trails at Colliery Dam Park, 1 km away, for nature exploration.
Location
Convenient Location
This location offers access to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Bastion, and Harbourfront Walkway.
Harewood Neighborhood
Harewood is a residential area known for parks and easy access to nature, including Maffeo Sutton Park and Buttertubs Marsh.
Local Bites to Try
Asteras Greek Taverna, The Crow & Gate Pub, and Nori Japanese Restaurant serve diverse global cuisines.
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants