Vancouver Island Residences
  • Hostel
  • Nanaimo
  • 8.3/10

Vancouver Island Residences

This Vancouver Island University residence in Nanaimo features on-site recreational facilities, such as a basketball and volleyball court. Free in-room Wi-Fi is offered. Rooms offer access to shared facilities, including a lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Apartments are equipped with a private kitchen and living area. On-site laundry facilities are accessible to all guests at Vancouver Island Residences. Barbecue facilities and picnic tables are available. There are also several cafeterias located on this Nanaimo campus. The Nanaimo Art Gallery is 5 minutes’ walk from these residences and the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre is 15 minutes’ walk away. The Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is 5 minutes’ drive away.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)
  • Free parking available on-site

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

4 University Crescent, V9R6C5 Nanaimo, Canada, Nanaimo, Canada

Facilities

Free parking Free WiFi Family rooms Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests

Gallery

an apartment building with a lawn in front of it at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a living room with a couch and a table at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a room with a bunk bed and a desk with a sink at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a bedroom with a bed and a desk and a window at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
two grilling stations are sitting outside of a building at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a view of the mountains and the water with trees at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a row of apartment buildings with trees in the background at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a living room with a couch and a table at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo
a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen at Vancouver Island Residences in Nanaimo

Reviews

Güren 8/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Great, calm and silent space to have a good nights sleep :)

Pros: The rooms are no-frills since we were staying in a student residency but honestly, it was perfect, specifically for the first night when we have arrived in Nanaimo. The person at the reception was very friendly and helpful. The night was silent and calm, exactly what we needed for our first night on the Island.

Cons: Again, the rooms are no-frills and if you want to put it negatively, you might say utilitarian. It didn't bother us - however, what we didn't expect was that we were sleeping in two separate rooms connected by a bathroom (private and only usable by the two of us). No biggie though!

Geno 10/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Pros: Rob is great and he explained everything very well. Also, the room and the while apartment were superb.

Cons: None

Dorion 9/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Pros: Lots of room. 4 bunk beds but no queens, not a huge deal. Kitchen with utensils. Full size fridge. Close to aquatic center. Smart TV (but no cable).

Cons: There was construction right beside our room but wasn't too bad. Supplied cookie sheet and frying were a bit cheap so they smoked easily, just gotta be careful (bring parchment paper). Our tea pot leaked so we had a spill to clean up the next morning. Furniture smelled funky. We vacuumed and picked up a lot of dirt.

Gabriel 8/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Banana

Pros: Great location by being next to the university, an easy walk to support any appointments you have there is rare to a few places.

Cons: Spiders.

Coldsideofthepillow 8/10
United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Great stay but beware the Jack and Jill bathroom

Pros: It was modern, clean, and had a professional feel for what I gather is usually student accommodation during term time. The reception team were helpful.

Cons: I didn't like the Jack and Jill bathroom as this isn't usually what you get with a \

Paula 10/10
United States 🇺🇸

Fab room for location and price.

Pros: The location is easy to find. Quick check-in. Ample parking. The rooms are well laid out with enough space to move around. The rooms are very clean and well kept considering they are uni dorm rooms. Great hot powerful showers. Kitchen equipped, clean and enough space to store food.

Sarah 8/10
Singapore 🇸🇬

One night, very cozy.

Pros: It’s very quiet, clean and minimal. Not a lot of people around. At the top of a rise, so nice view from the area.

Cons: A small quibble: for a dorm room, why so few electrical outlets? One, only, adjacent to the sink.

Nancy 10/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Very nice accommodation with excellent facilities in a good location. Recommended!

Pros: The campus is in a good location, being both close to the centre of Nanaimo, yet peaceful, surrounded by nature. There a lot of bunny rabbits of various ages hopping around! There's a bus loop with busses going all over the city, and also ample parking.

Jens 9/10
Germany 🇩🇪

Bestes Canada-Preis-Leistungsverhältnis der ganzen Reise

Pros: Wir hatten zwei verbundene Zimmer. Dieses Studentenwohnheim bietet naturgemäß inkl. Tisch usw. ganz ordentlich Platz, sehr angenehm und tolles freundliches Personal mit vielen Insidertipps

Cons: Nichts eigentlich. Ok, ja, liegt etwas außerhalb, zu Fuß kommt man nicht runter zum Hafen, aber sonst ganz toll

Cristina 10/10
Canada 🇨🇦

Really good value overall! Definitely worth it!

Pros: Very easy check in, amazing staff accomodating our request, easy to park, and really good value for our money.

Cons: Maybe more cooking utensils.

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