Occasions & Events

Every Nanaimo occasion and event deserves special attention, and the owners & staff at the Painted Turtle Guesthouse are committed to making your stay memorable with our intuitive service, engaging atmosphere, and varied accommodation options.  Unlike chain hotel accommodation, the Guesthouse blends the best features of a small boutique hotel, family inn, inner city bed and breakfast (B&B) and international hostel. 

Local and regional event planners on Vancouver Island.  If you are planning a wedding, reunion, festival, church or cultural event, include the Painted Turtle Guesthouse as your preferred budget accommodation option along with another hotel and B&B options.

Out-of-town event planners.  Choosing the Painted Turtle Guesthouse for your accommodation needs is more than a simple hotel booking.  Guesthouse owners, Bruce & Angie have 10+ years event management experience and can help connect you with local suppliers, venues, event management companies to help make your event spectacular!

Consider the other advantages of our accommodation venue:

• Exclusive facility bookings available October – June (20-50 guests) 
• Fully-equipped modern kitchen for self-catering;
• Breakfast and bagged lunch catering services – request menu & prices;
• Stay&Save program for 10-15% discount at select restaurants and cafes;
• Great Room suitable for informal meetings or presentations (up to 30 people)
• Help booking professional, casual or groovy group meeting spaces off-site;
• Lounge room with foozball, fireplace, games and comfortable seating;
• FREE WiFi (and paid internet kiosks);
• FREE luggage and equipment storage;
• Pre-post event concierge services to help arrange group trips, activities and excursions.