So had I read the reviews before checking in (like I normally do), I probably would have paid the…read moreextra $30 to stay at a place across the street. There are signs in the lobby area saying "no drugs, no prostitutes" or you get kicked out. I asked to see the room before paying and so I was given a room on the second floor facing the lake. There were problems with the power and the chain-lock on the door was broken but the manager there fixed the power situation at least. Another manager later on told me that they have a problem with drugs and hookers but that they are usually put in the back of the hotel. So no worries! Otherwise the hotel room was clean, even though it wasn't safe, and I slept well. Good value but not for the faint of heart.

I came to Nanaimo on a business trip, I was looking for somewhere that was centrally located and…read moreperfectly priced. The Value Motel fit all of these requirements; the staff was very pleasant and helpful. The room I had was on the top floor at the front of the motel at the end of the building the view was perfect. I also liked the fact they had vending machines at the motel, and I was able to even buy a pizza from the front desk, which I cooked in the Microwave. What I liked about that is the fact that was convenient I was able to relax the whole time and did not have to leave the motel. I also found the showers to be nice in the rooms. I would definitely come back again.

Pleasantly surprised this is a resort type campground very quiet nice accommodations full hookups…read moreprice was very reasonable, friendly staff. I appreciate the nightly patrols by whoever's in the golf cart.

An amazing place to stay! The third time that we have been here in 6 months! One of our favourite…read morespots.

Beautiful wooded campground, well kept, excellent washrooms. Access to lake for swimming if…read moredesired. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Stayed there over Canada Day weekend this year. The place was packed and they kept everyone pretty…read moremuch under control. The spots were decent size and it didn't feel like a parking lot. This was not my favorite camp spot but that's because my preference is to be a little deeper in the woods with a lot less people. Loved the dance party on Saturday night. Grown ups and kids had a lot of fun. Pros: clean, large sites, good prices. Cons: two ladies shower stalls for the entire place....

This hotel was accommodating and friendly. Most affordable stay in the city. The bed was clean. My…read morebiggest complaint is the bathrooms were not clean and smelled bad. There was buildup of dirt in the showers.

It's a very nice hostel in a very nice location. But badly…read morethere weren't many people around. Badly, when you want to charge your devices, you also have to turn the light on (at least in the b dorm), what is quite annoying, especially for overnight. This hostel is not suitable for big and heavy suitcases, because there's no elevator, but when you're with a backpack/ smaller suitcase it works just fine. For your convenience there is a bar right around the corner, and the super market and a drugstore/ banks are just about a 10 minute walk away.

Beautiful location, extremely friendly folks, literally 5 min from the ferry but not noisy, nice…read moreaccommodations, and did i mention the yummy breakfast made by a chef? Enough said

Ocean Sands Resort is more of a spacious 2 bedroom condo than a resort…read more The suite we stayed in was on the second floor. It had a master bedroom with a king size bed and the second bedroom had 2 single beds. Our party was 4 adults and 1 child to share 1 bathroom, but it worked out for us. The full kitchen allowed us to cook breakfast whenever we wanted. The living room has enough seating for all of us and it was it was an open layout that connected with the kitchen as well as the dining room. There's a balcony right from the living room as well as a window looking out to the ocean. It was such a beautiful view to wake up to each morning. I remember waking at up 5:25AM to go to the washroom and I was such in awe of the sun just peaking out from the horizon that I decided to stay up to watch the sunrise. There's also a children's playground on the main Parking floor. It's small, but sufficient and kept my daughter happy. The only thing that prevented Ocean Sands from being 5 stars is due to the wear and tears of the place. The 2 Lazy Boy seats had tears near the head rest and generally the place was on the older side. There's also a few areas that needed cleaning and attention outside. Other than that, we all enjoyed our stay and would stay here again when we visit Parksville.

The Ocean Sands is a great value. Our well-furnished large room had a hot tub, shower,…read morerefrigerator, microwave, fireplace, large TV and good wifi. It was all clean and well-maintained and very reasonably priced. Our oceanfront unit (310A) had a fabulous ocean view, patio and lawn. Note: In the oceanfront units, rooms numbered in the 300's are the bottom floor and 100's area the top floor, probably because you take an elevator down from the parking lot.

We rented a "Cypress" cottage for three nights via Expedia for late December, so this is a winter…read morereview. Our rental was owned by the resort (as opposed to being owned by an individual, which some cottages are). We found our rental very homey. It was spacious and layed out in such a way as to allow independent activities in different rooms that didn't impact the other person. The "resort" in mid-winter was quiet. The cottages are arranged close together, and it's easy to look into the windows next door. It's a tolerant jaunt to the beach and Rathtrevor Provincial Park, though not ADA accessible. If ADA access is needed to get to the beach, drive to the park from the resort (about one mile). The beach and park are outstanding in winter. The resort staff were very helpful and downright chipper. When we checked in, they kindly and patiently explained what was to us a unique style of accommodation (cottage rentals in a resort). Complaints and concerns expressed during our stay were graciously received, also. The kitchen was very good; plenty of accouterments and appliances. Note that the only food in the kitchen was salt and pepper. Bring spare paper towels and napkins. Washer and dryer worked great, and included one load's detergent. Bring detergent. The fireplace was either on or off, no adjustments. It heated the cottage quickly. We never figured out any of the three televisions' remotes, which didn't matter b/c we didn't want to watch TV. Could have been fresh batteries were needed; spares are recommended, as we changed the dead ones in the cottage clock. Beds were okay, with plenty of blankets. Bathrooms were fine with plenty of linens. Lots of closet and dresser space. Great layout in the cottage; very easy to move around.

We stayed in a 2 bedroom + loft. The cottage was okay. 2 fans were not working properly and the…read morenights were very warm. There were no scissors, lots of knives though. After checkout, we got a bill for not stripping the beds, cleaning up and doing dishes. At no time were we told at booking that we would be charged for not cleaning up. This is first resort to charge you for not telling you that you will be charged. Definitely Not Going Back. We go to a resort to relax, Not to do housework!

Nice little spot. Hot showers, clean bathrooms. Lots of trees. Highway is a little loud.read more