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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nanaimo

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Reception
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is S$109
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Bunk Bed Double

7.8 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fan
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Toaster
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

4 Bed Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 111 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Single Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fan
Separate bedroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Kitchen island
Toaster
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

3 Bed Pod

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Oven
Shared/communal kitchen
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6C5

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min drive - 2.4 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 on-site activities, such as volleyball and basketball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services and barbecues
  • A TV in reception, 1 meeting room and smoke-free property
Room features
All 386 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Ovens, toasters and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and portable fans

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?

As of 22 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation on 2 Jul, 2025 start from S$108.69, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 miles (5 km).

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Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 330 reviews

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 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, good location, affordable price!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the room, good for a solo traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice location for a good price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, good location and a good breakfast included.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jinjia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good uni accommendation, will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place to stay and it was cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy, decent place to crash
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during a track meet weekend and it was so close and convenient. Definitely recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Amenities
Perfect stay for one night. Staff were friendly. Campus was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations! Convenient with such flexible check in. Very clean and comfortable. Will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing!! Quick check-in very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money. Quiet and had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price and proximity to the ferry. Also the ability to check in at anytime.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great experience - we would definitely recommend! Tue staff was incredible!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for simple and basic accommodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained. Staff was super friendly. My daughter loved all the wild bunnies.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, very clean, comfortable. I would recommend the university for anyone travelling on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

julia-anne

3 pod was a Nice clean suite and great communal kitchen to boot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024