Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.9 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
Jingle Pot Pub - 4 min drive
Tim Hortons - 5 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
Jalapenos Mexican Food - 10 min walk
Milton Street Public House - 3 min drive
About this property
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Hostel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation provides laundry facilities and more. Enjoy onsite activities like volleyball and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A vending machine, ATM/banking services, and barbecue grills
A TV in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 386 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
Ovens, toasters, and cookware/dishes/utensils
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and portable fans
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:30 PM) and Friday - Saturday (6:00 AM - 5:30 AM)
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [B4 - Cedar Center]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Vancouver Island University Residences
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel
Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences Nanaimo
Vancouver University Resinces
Vancouver Island University Residences
Frequently asked questions
Is Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation located?
Situated in Nanaimo, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Old City Quarter and Nanaimo Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 329 reviews
10 - Excellent
140
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 329 reviews
8 - Good
135
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 329 reviews
6 - Okay
33
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 329 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 329 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10
Wonderful place!
Raul
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Very clean, good location, affordable price!
Guilherme
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10
Enjoyed the room, good for a solo traveller
Beth
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Very clean, nice location for a good price
Guilherme
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Clean, quiet, good location and a good breakfast included.
Ivan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10
Good uni accommendation, will stay again.
Jinjia
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
It was good place to stay and it was cheap.
xiaoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
8/10
Easy, decent place to crash
Steve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10
We stayed here during a track meet weekend and it was so close and convenient. Definitely recommend :)
Erin
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
Perfect stay for one night. Staff were friendly. Campus was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Eva
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Excellent accommodations! Convenient with such flexible check in. Very clean and comfortable. Will be coming back!
Christine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Staff was amazing!! Quick check-in very helpful.
Preet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Excellent value for money. Quiet and had everything I needed.
Georgina
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
Price and proximity to the ferry. Also the ability to check in at anytime.
cody
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10
The staff were pleasant and helpful. We weren't expecting much, but we were pleasantly surprised with the amenities provided. The room was affordable, comfortable, and exactly what we needed.
Trang
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10
Clean and convenient.
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
This was such a great experience - we would definitely recommend! Tue staff was incredible!
Sonya
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Easy to get to friendly staff
Bob
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
A good facility at a good price. Well run with onsite help at hand most of the time. Nanaimo is well located as a basefor exploring Vancouver Island.
Ben
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Nice and good price.
Xin
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Good for simple and basic accommodation.
Simon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
10/10
Very clean and well maintained. Staff was super friendly. My daughter loved all the wild bunnies.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10
Great value, very clean, comfortable. I would recommend the university for anyone travelling on a budget.
Bruce
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
8/10
Clean and safe
Linda
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10
3 pod was a Nice clean suite and great communal kitchen to boot