We love our guesthouse and as a group of staff who love our work and look forward to meeting new guests from all around the world each and every day - you could say we have a somewhat biased opinion!
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I’ve stayed in many hostels around the world, but the Painted Turtle Guesthouse in Nanaimo, BC beats them all! Quite simply, it was awesome!
From the moment I set eyes on the Painted Turtle Guesthouse I knew I would feel at home here. The attractive heritage building is friendly and inviting and as I stepped [...]

Brian Cantwell of the Seattle Times spends a couple of nights in Nanaimo and discovers a new breed in affordable but amenity rich accommodations.  It is possible to travel to Nanaimo, experience a great night’s sleep and not break the bank in tough economic times!
Read about Brian’s stay and his take on the Painted Turtle [...]