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Reviews of North Nanaimo Gem - Garden-View Room with Private Ensuite

5852 Brigantine Drive, V9V 1J6 Nanaimo, Canada

#4 of 17 B&Bs and inns in Nanaimo

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 51 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    10.0

  • Comfort

    9.9

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.8

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The host was very friendly and accommodating

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Nice comfortable place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had a great overnight stay. Our host Sylvie was lovely. She gave us information on restaurants, walks and kindly accommodated a special request. The bed was big and very comfortable. Very quiet location and close to lots of amenities. Definitely would stay again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 27, 2024

    9.0
    Bright, sparkly clean and very relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Instructions on how to use the tv and coffee maker would have been helpful…but we got there in the end 😂

    Tasteful, well-equipped and relaxing.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 25, 2024

    10
    Wonderful sleep!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Exceptionally clean & comfortable. Perfect for travel weary couple. Wonderful shower. King size bed with memory foam for a luxurious sleep. Kettle & coffee maker with choices of teas for evening & AM.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was amazing in a dark room. Beautiful environment and garden. Super welcoming and helpful hosts. Would absolutely recommend.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    10
    Truly a gem in north Nanaimo!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We wish we could’ve stayed longer!

    Sylvie greeted us personally when we arrived and showed us the room. We were able to check-in early which was very helpful. The room was really comfortable and nicely decorated. We had the best sleep in the king sized bed! A nice big shower. There was also a fridge and coffee/tea area with welcome snacks. The garden area was beautiful and neighborhood very quiet.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Just an overnight stop but very pleasant. Staff were very helpful. The room was very comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2024

    10
    Highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, unless you can’t climb a long staircase.

    This is a lovely bedroom suite with a huge very comfy bed and bathroom with a large shower. It has a private entrance located up a long set of stairs at the back of the home with a small private patio overlooking a lovely garden. The homeowner Sylie greeted us warmly and we appreciated the small gestures of snacks and Keurig coffee provided.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Be mindful there are stairs if you have heavy luggage.

    Our host Sylvie was very welcoming, considerate and helpful. Our room was luxurious looking out onto a beautiful garden. We appreciated all the little touches that made our stay comfortable such as waters and milk, chocolates and biscuits. Would definitely stay here again :)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    9.0
    Great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    But if a sewer odour until toilet was flushed and taps run.

    Accommodating due to our very late arrival. Very comfortable bed and functional shower.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2024

    10
    Sylvie is an amazing host to accommodate our late booking and arrival.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Privacy Cleanliness Ensuite Separate Entrance

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    9.0
    Quick, short, comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ease of access and the friendly owner.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    10
    Very pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sylvie was very sweet and accommodating, everything about the place was amazingly comfortable and enjoyable. When in Nanaimo I will be booking with her in the future. :)

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    10
    A wonderful place to stay in! Recommend 100%!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved how Sylvie, the host, was accommodating and welcoming. About the property, it was a very cozy independent suite with a beautiful garden in a very convenient location, north of Nanaimo. The bed was so comfortable and we had a very good rest after a long day of driving and walking. All in all, our experience was excellent. We’ll consider going back there in future!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    A lovely room overlooking a gorgeous garden with chairs on the balcony to relax on a summer night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We were completely satisfied with the room and the hostess was wonderful. We had to leave a day early due to an emergency at home. The hostess graciously understood and we were refunded for our last reserved day.

    Breakfast was not offered. This is a single room with fridge, coffee maker, tea. We brought along our own simple breakfast that only required milk, which we brought.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing .

    The beautiful, extra large king bed was amazing. It's the most comfortable bed we've slept in on our entire holiday here. The double shower was amazing as well, offering a lower shower head and a second higher shower head for taller people. Plus, all the little thoughtful extras, such as special breakfast bars and essential bathroom supplies were much appreciated. The hosts were very supportive & most accommodating in our last minute booking, they made us feel very welcome and at home. Also offering local knowledge. The view from the room is peaceful and very quiet overlooking the back garden which is well kept & abundant in wonderful fresh flowers and vegetables.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    10
    Much better than your typical hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful and tastefully decorated room either lovely garden views.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2024

    9.0
    Felt like home!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The host was absolutely lovely. We stopped in last minute, not sure what to expect but it absolutely exceeded my expectations. The room was spacious, clean and very well organized. Has everything you need!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 7, 2024

    10
    I loved the location and how prompt Sylvie was when we arrived. Made us feel very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Attention to detail. Everything you needed was provided.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    10
    Thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely rebook next time we come to Nanaimo!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Our only issue was trying to figure out the Apple tv. We never use Apple so we had a bit of a hard time but I texted Sylvia and she was very quick to come right away to help us out. It would also be a bit better if the tv was up a bit higher.

    We were very happy with our stay. It was very nice and clean. Bed was very comfortable and had a very nice ensuite. There was a bar fridge and keurig coffee maker with coffee, cream,= etc. and little snacks too. I was surprised at how the suite was located in such a great place as it was a very short drive to get to stores etc. It was a very peaceful oasis. We had a family emergency later in the week and Sylvia was so great at being very understanding.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing host, very polite and kind. The view from the balcony was amazing and she has a very pretty backyard too. We had our own parking and the neighborhood was vert quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great host

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Very clean and cozy, nice shower for a tall person lol

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a wonderful stay. The room is really cosy and bed comfortable. Coffee, tea and little snacks available to start your day.

    Stayed in April 2024

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