Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

2.0 star property

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Living area
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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4 University Crescent, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6C5
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Bunk Bed Double

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

4 Bed Apartment

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 111 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Large Twin Bunk Beds

Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

3 Bed Pod

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed

Budget Double Room (2 bedrooms)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Nanaimo

With a stay at Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Vancouver Island University. .This hostel is 10.7 mi (17.3 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.

What's nearby

  • Vancouver Island University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • 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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪VIUSU Pub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalapenos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Hostel in Nanaimo
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation offers 386 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and portable fans. This Nanaimo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 386 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area. Additional amenities at this hostel include barbecue grills and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and microwave in a common area.

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

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Renovations and closures

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

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

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