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#5 of 15 hotels in Nanaimo
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  • Hotel class: 2 of 5
  • Rooms: 101
  • Address: 1 Terminal Avenue Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5R4 Canada
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Motor Inn located downtown, facing Highway 1 at the south end of Pearson Bridge, 1 mile from ferry & 8 miles from airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
No Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant No Room Service Swimming Pool
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Reviews of Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside

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“Good Service- Not a nice hotel”

Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside

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2 of 5 stars
westcoast_canada
Feb 1, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

I stayed here on New Years Eve 2004. First off the staff were more than friendly I was really impressed with the service. On the other hand the rooms were probably the worst I've ever seen in a hotel. The carpets were dirty and funishings outdated. The hotel is in definate need of renovations.

The bar in the hotel was very unattractive it was full of "red neck" type people and looked really old. If you are going to Nanaimo stay somewhere else.

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westcoast_canada's Summary
Date of Stay: December 2004
Member since: July 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers
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“Find Another Place.”

Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside

Aug 28, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

During the tourist season, you'll be paying $89-99 to stay here and it's not really worth it. The hotel is very run down, with the outside desperately needing a new coat of paint and the emergency exit doors broken and permanently ajar. The rooms are not bad, but a bit cramped, and the drain in our shower was clogged the entire time. They also seemed to have problems keeping the pool clean.

There is no room service either, although the food from restauraunt is good and very well priced if you are willing to pick it up.

There are a large number of hotels within a ten minute walk of this one, and I'm sure you could find one that would cost you $20 less a night and be in as good or better shape.

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DubNarcotic's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2005
Member since: August 28, 2005
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“Spacious, ideal for budget traveller”

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3 of 5 stars
Germany
May 11, 2005
3/3 found this review helpful

I stayed here for four nights in May. My room had two queen beds and was very spacious and clean. They had an in-room coffee maker as well as complimentary tea, water and breakfast bars which was replaced daily. In the lobby, they had an internet kiosk with inexpensive minute rates. The room rate was very fair. I booked early at the Howard Johnson website and paid 65 CDN a night. The exterior of the hotel suggests to me it is a bit older, but inside it is okay and comfortable. Another reviewer commented about an odd smell. I noticed this too in the hallways but this was the only area, the room was without odor. Other than that, everything else was okay. The staff was helpful and friendly and there is a Tim Horton's across the street.

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jiopr's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2004
Member since: March 07, 2005
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“a great place to stay”

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4 of 5 stars
toronto, ont
Dec 3, 2004
3/3 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I satayed here at the HOJO for 4 nights, end of august 2004...staff was friendly, pool was nice, clean close to everything...onsite bar closes at 3pm though?!...nice hotel for $77/night

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“Not worth the money, 3 star price for 2 star quality”

Howard Johnson Nanaimo Harbourside

Jun 3, 2004
7/8 found this review helpful

Regular price $99 is a ripped off for Howard Johnson. The building is smelly in some area. I would rather go to Travel Lodge and pay $65 per night.

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This TripAdvisor Member's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2005
Member since: March 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 1 Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 5R4, Canada