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Bethlehem Centre

2.5 star property
Visitors find peaceful moments on the picturesque grounds of this lakeside retreat, with comfortable rooms and a gift shop featuring local items.

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The Bethlehem Centre sits by the lake, offering travelers a quiet getaway with its garden and welcoming terrace. Guests can relax in rooms equipped with free WiFi or browse the on-site gift shop filled with treasures from local artisans.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A room with two beds, a window, a mirror, and a lamp.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A small bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a window, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nanaimo, Bethlehem Centre is near a metro station and on a lake. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ready for a night out? Consider Vancouver Island Conference Centre and the Queens. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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2371 Arbot Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 6S9

What's nearby

  • A calm body of water with a small boat and a large ship in the distance, under a cloudy sky.
    Departure Bay Beach
    10 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Westwood Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Vancouver Island University
    5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre
    11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bastion
    14 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    7 min drive
  • Drip Coffee | Social
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Huong Lan Restaurant
    8 min drive
  • Off The Hook
    7 min drive

About this property

Bethlehem Centre

  • Lodge near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Bethlehem Centre provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises and a gift shop
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 25.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Bethlehem Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bethlehem Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bethlehem Centre?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Bethlehem Centre located?

Situated on a lake, this lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo Aquatic Centre, and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Old City Quarter are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bethlehem Centre Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surrounded by forest , lake and a wooded area; super quiet and enjoyable experience- meditative mood
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and tranquil property with a great lake walk. I would back for a mini retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Serene and quiet, very comfortable rooms/bedding. Easy check in and out, great, wholesome food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property... cleanliness... Reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

Only stayed one night and would have liked to stay longer. Not a typical hotel but clean and comfortable with a lovely common area. Shared washroom.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Arcadio

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To far
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't fully understand before getting there how much it's like a rustic summer camp more than a hotel. Then the labyrinth and chapel make sense. I would like to have a clock radio in the room for a wake-up alarm. Also soap and shampoo. The trail beside the lake is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: - Beautiful lakefront property - Kind, friendly staff. - Inexpensive compared to other accommodations. - Clean rooms and bathrooms. Cons: - Despite claiming that they require proof of vaccination, we were not asked once about our vaccination status. It was not clear whether any other guests had been required to show their proof of vaccination either. - Several other "Expedia guests" were loud and extremely inconsiderate about noise in the evening. The rooms are poorly insulated for noise. - Parking was a constant problem. The site was used as a gathering place for non-guests, and we had to park elsewhere twice because non-guests had taken all of the parking places on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

ruth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Given key to our “cabin” and upon entering found beds still left from previous person, dirty towels on floor and room not cleaned. Returned key to receptionist and she gave me a second key to another room - exactly same issue in this room. Return a 3rd time to reception, get another room key ….. yes same thing! Housekeeping is called to clean one room while I wait but no cleaning was done - just new sheets and towels while cleaning products remain outside the room on the cart. I request a full refund and eventually am offered a full refund - but so far have not received anything. Needless to say we didn’t stay at this place and will not be recommending to others.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible !! Not Covid safe - not comfortable

This place is religious retreat and not a hotel/motel. It should never be listed on a hotel booking site because it is not a hotel. I was shocked when I arrived to find the room I paid $100 per night for was actually a room in a shared 70's style house with a shared bathroom!! A shared bathroom in a pandemic ! Really! How many health orders does that violate? In addition the shared bathroom on my floor was unusable for 2 days because the toilet was plugged ? With what? By who? I had to use the shared bathroom in the basement of the house. I have a very bad back, going up and downstairs is extremely painful. I tried contacting someone - anyone but got no response. I guess they were too busy walking the labarinth instead of trying care of guests. I tried booking out and going somewhere else but it was Labour Day weekend and nothing was available. This place may function as a religious retreat but it in no way functions as a hotel/motel. It was absolutely shocking!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quiet nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value

Excellent value for a hostel-like place with shared bathrooms and common area. Nice & quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Peaceful in beautiful forested setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, friendly, close to lake, good energy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, tranquil setting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful scenery and neighborhood. Building a bit old
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest ad relax. The staff are friendly and respectful. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, peaceful setting on a lake with trails. Accommodations' are basic and they are what I expected for the price. I will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
I have no idea why this site defaults to Spanish, lol. Anyway, the place was very nice. Quiet, clean, very peaceful. They hold meetings there some nights, so parking was a bit of a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place located right by the lake and with amazing surroundings to rest. 5 minute Walk to a public beach and 10min drive to downtown Nanaimo. Staff is great! Washrooms are generally shared.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and courteous even after the last from Naniamo was late arriving. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Thank you for trying to keep things affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was like being at summer camp, in a cabin. Though a little hot in the room (it's mid summer), this beat staying in a noisy roadside motel hands down. There's a wooded trail around a lake just beside the complex. Nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021