Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Hostel in Nanaimo

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Dates

November 2025

21

December 2025

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers an active vibe with beach volleyball and basketball onsite. Relax in the lobby by the TV, use laundry facilities, or connect to free WiFi while enjoying barbecue grills and a vending machine.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

Housekeeping (on request)
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Microwave in a common area
Self-serve laundry
Meeting room
Picnic area
Barbecue grills
TV in a common area
Volleyball
Volleyball

Feel at home (5)

Children stay free
Cookware, dishware and utensils
Laundry facilities
BBQ(s)
Free toiletries

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 21 - Nov 22

Tomorrow

Nov 22 - Nov 23

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

3 Bed Pod

Wonderful

Highlights

2 bedrooms

Fan

Private bathroom

Toaster

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Desk

33 sq m
2 bedrooms
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

4 Bed Apartment

Excellent

Highlights

Kitchen

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Dishwasher

4 bedrooms

Fan

2 bathrooms

Private bathroom

Microwave

111 sq m
4 bedrooms
City view
Sleeps 8
4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room

Excellent

Highlights

Fan

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

Toaster

Kitchen island

Oven

Wardrobe

Laptop workspace

16 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bunk Bed Double

Very good

Highlights

Fan

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Shared/communal kitchen

Toaster

Kitchen island

Oven

Wardrobe

Laptop workspace

16 sq m
Partial ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms)

Exceptional

Highlights

2 bedrooms

Fan

Private bathroom

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Toaster

Oven

Desk

Wardrobe

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Laundry facilities

HK$610 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

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About the area

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
Nanaimo Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 7 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 82 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 180 min drive

Restaurants

‪Sip Pub - ‬3 min drive
‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬20 min walk
‪Jalapenos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

When you stay at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests can keep active with on-site volleyball.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 386 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age – 19
- Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 11:30 PM) and Friday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 4:30 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
- If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

- Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
- No cots (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Barbecue grills
Shared microwave

Travelling with children

Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

Beach volleyball
Basketball

Working away

Meeting room

Services

Laundry facilities

Facilities

ATM/banking
Picnic area
Television in common areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

Portable fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Oven
Toaster
Cookware, dishes and utensils

More

Housekeeping on request

Fee & policy details

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 18 August 2025 to 22 August 2027 (dates subject to change).

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel Nanaimo

Vancouver Island University Residences Hostel

Vancouver Island University Residences Nanaimo

Vancouver Island University Residences

Frequently asked questions

Is Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation currently open?

This property is closed from 18 August 2025 to 22 August 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation?

No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (4-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation on-site includes basketball and volleyball. Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation also has a picnic area.

What's the area around Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation like?

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation is a short 1-minute walk from Vancouver Island University and 10 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.