Red Robe B&B

Location: 5682 Yorkshire Terrace, Nanaimo, ca

Star Rating: 8.8 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Family rooms
• Express check-in/check-out
• Table tennis
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private check-in/check-out
• Outdoor furniture
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Face masks for guests available
• Express check-in
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking

Rooms Available

• Double Room

  The fireplace is a top feature of this double room. Meals can be prepared in the kitchen, which features a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a tea and coffee maker. The double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
  • Slippers
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Additional toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Cleaning products
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Feather pillow
  • Smoke alarm
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

• Ray (10/5): -
• Nishith (10/5): - It was a splendid stay at Swan's property. The couple was really warm and hospitable. The property was clean and very close to the ferry terminal. Overall, mighty impressed.
• Louise (10/5): -
• Mary (10/5): Good value and super quiet. - Size of the room and cleanliness Everything was fine.
• William (9/5): - Swan hosted us with a traditional Chinese tea that was very enjoyable; not only the tea, but the dialogue as well. The accommodation was comfortable and the kitchen facilities good. It was a good place to stay while in Nanaimo.
• Yeaman (7/5): -
• Arnaud (8/5): - Logement propre, calme et conforme aux photos. Manque quelques équipements dans la cuisine comme des torchons pour la vaisselle, le four ne fonctionne pas.
• Connie (9/5): Quiet, comfortable and convenient. - Comfortable, spacious and clean. Great communication with hosts. Use of kitchen facilities. Found the bedsheets a bit heavily scented.
• Akos (9/5): - Swan was extremely helpful and caring, we loved the place! It is not a real B&B, so dont expect getting breakfast, but you can arrange it for yourself in the well equipped kitchen.
• Donna (9/5): Nice and comfortable stay - Host was very welcoming and attentive to our needs. The room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. We loved that there was a full kitchen available, with fridge/freezer so we could refreeze our ice packs and keep our foods safe during our travels.
• J. (9/5): Heerlijk - De rust en de mogelijkheid van een keuken Niet van toepassing
• Flore (10/5): - J'ai aimé l'accueil de Swan, le fait d'avoir mon propre espace (chambre spatieuse, grande salle-de-bain, cuisine super bien équipée), le calme, la propreté et la disponibilité de Swan (elle répond très vite et très chaleureusement aux messages). Un soir, elle m'a proposé de me joindre à elle pour boire du thé chinois et m'a parlé de la Chine, m'a montré des photos, c'était tellement passionant. Elle met également plein de bonnes adresses à disposition. Finalement, j'ai aussi vu un lapin et des biches dans son jardin, c'était très beau. Je recommande vivement cet endroit :) Nothing!
• Alex (10/5): Comfortable, clean and homey. - Great host, very friendly, good communication in advance. The place is very clean and has everything you need. I might even say it felt homey. Amazing, highly recommend.
• Elaine (5/5): - The bedroom had a lock and was comfortable. The television reception was good. We had a parking spot. The stove didn't work and the hot plate was hard to operate and didn't make it easy to cook a meal, we couldn't. The dishwasher was inoperable, broken. The water pressure in the kitchen was extremely low in the morning. People who lived there walked the hall and kitchen without warning.
• Paul (8/5): - Nice big room. Comfortable bed. Very quiet location.
• Mathias (7/5): -
• Behm (8/5): - Lovely unit and I really liked Swan! Only disappointment was my fault (in that I made an incorrect assumption).. Other B&Bs we stayed at 5 years ago included breakfast, but I now know that it is no longer a requirement. See above
• Zannatul (8/5): - Host was very nice.she tried to be there all the time whenever we asked for something. I really appreciate her efforts.
• Raffaella (10/5): -
• Nicol (10/5): Very comfortable and clean, second time at this accommodation - This was a return visit to this great little b&b, very comfortable and clean. Will definitely use again. Very friendly and attentive host.
• léonie (9/5): Bon logement autour de Nanaimo - Logement qui permet de se détendre et d'être autonome dans son voyage. Très bonne communication avec la propriétaire qui est réactive. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés.
• Scott (10/5): Great place to stay - Great place comfy bed pillows. There was a place to cook, a large kitchen area. It was central to everywhere I wanted to go. It was so easy to find I don't understand how some people had a hard time Swan was a great hostess anything you need message her she answers. Nothing
• Yong (10/5): Best home stay ever found. - Excellent communications between the owners and guests. Kitchenettes offer great conveniences making us feel like at home. Designated guest parking is spacious. Beautiful backyard attracts a deer sitting peacefully. Located at one of most scenic roads of Nanaimo. Nothing.
• Najafi (9/5): Superb -
• Sean (8/5): Very good -
• Marie (10/5): Anniversary celebration was unforgettable! Thanks Swan and Lloyd! - Accommodating owners! The best people I’ve met. Grateful for their kindness and generosity! I love the place so much ! Soon we will be back hoping it will be vacant when we get back! None
• Darrell (6/5): b&b is misleading. It is an unused office space, kitchenette, with queen bed on a room and a full bath. No breakfa - The room is located below a living room. Could hear the owners entertain and walking around. I was told I have the basement for to myself. However someone opened and closed a door next to mine. The light was on in the morning. Was it another bedroom??
• Cathy (5/5): Passable -
• Claire (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dennis (7/5): Lovely host, comfortable bed, good value - I was confused about the coffee milk additive in the fridge as the writing was in Chinese, not sure it was for our coffee The yard was quite messy. The entrance way was cluttered outside
• Irena (10/5): Exceptional - We have fantastic experience. The room was spacious and well-maintained, providing a comfortable stay. Although the bathroom and kitchen were shared with other guests, we were fortunate to have the space to ourselves during our stay. The owner was exceptionally nice and helpful, ensuring that we had everything we needed. The kitchen was well-equipped for two people, making it easy to prepare our meals. The room had a comfortable bed and good wifi which added to our comfort. I also appreciated having a separate entrance, which offered additional privacy and convenience. Overall, it was a wonderful stay, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cozy and convenient place to stay. While the apartment is a bit hidden and not close to the city centre, it is an ideal location for trips by car.
• Shirley (8/5): Very good -
• Shirley (7/5): Good -
• Nicol (9/5): Great location, comfortable and clean. - Lovely quiet spotlessly clean location with everything you could need. Great communication with the host. It would be good if there was clear signs about where to park and b&b location.
• Steve (9/5): Superb - It is run by a very nice lady, it was clean and comfortable. My only concern was that I didn't know if the whole area (big kitchen and bathroom and bedroom) was included in my rental. I guess it was as nobody else showed up. The place is very big and I would go back. Nothing
• Simon (10/5): Red Robe rejoice! - We loved that once one room of the two available was booked, no other guest would be booked in, hence exclusive use of the bathroom & adjacent kitchen. The fully equipped kitchen was a bonus, allowed us to have our breakfast when we liked & to make evening meals using foods purchased at shops in the area (Walmart up the road), if we wanted to stay in after a day's touring. The separate, number pad coded entrance enhanced the privacy too. Swan was an unobtrusive but excellent host, always messaging first to ask if anything was needed. We enjoyed her informative one on one Chinese tea making demo (for longer stay tea drinking guests only though!). We'd read that some previous guests had difficulty finding the place, so did some research first. To be fair, there is no Red Robe sign (but that helps with privacy) & the road (Yorkshire Terrace) is so short it isn't named on GoogleMaps. We thought that parking anywhere along the driveway as suggested could prevent Lloyd & Swan getting egress, though as we had just the one hire car, there was room for us to park still allowing their vehicle to get out. We're sure guests with two cars would come to an arrangement!
• Ron (8/5): Very good - There was no breakfast provided. There are excellent cooking facilities and we brought our own food.. it is spacious, with a private bedroom and a common area. Swan, the host, is kind and helpful.
• Koichiro (8/5): Very good - Clean and friendly. There was no sign, so it was hard to find the entrance.
• Harley (9/5): Nice stay - It was very comfortable and clean, and our hosts are so friendly and lovely!
• Jonny (9/5): Superb - Thank you !
• Elijah (9/5): Superb - Every about my stay was fantastic. The bed is comfy however will creek easily, so I found myself wanting to move slowly as to not make noise even though I didn’t really need too.
• Jon (10/5): Exceptional - Nice home very comfortable
• Anonymous (10/5): Would highly recommend, very kind host and great place to stay - Was a lovely stay. Was a very last minute booking and was well accommodated/great spot right by public transport. Incredible host who was happy to help with anything!
• Tom (10/5): Great pit stop, everything was clean and secure And the family was so nice and accommodating - It was clean & safe Location is slightly out of town
• Travis (10/5): Exceptional -
• Iwona (9/5): Superb - Clean and comfortable place with everything what is needed for a short term stay. And what is important - Host was very nice and helpful.
• Simon (9/5): Would stay here again if the opportunity arrives - Clean, quiet snd a friendly host.
• Andreas (10/5): Exceptional - Very nice Hosts. Very nice appsrtment
• Marilyn (10/5): Lovely Red Robe - Friendly, accommodating host; large, bright suite; lovely back yard; tastefully decorated; convenient location; great price; comfy bed; several desk surfaces for writing... basically everything! Nothing, really! Perhaps that breakfast wasn't provided, but we knew that ahead of time, and given the price we were glad to supply our own.
• Dykstra (9/5): Superb -
• Emanuel (10/5): Exceptional - Amazing host and very nice place to stay. Much more cozy than a hotel.
• Schellenberg (8/5): Fantastic price for basic accomodation, worth what you pay for. - The B&B had everything we needed, included shampoo and conditioner in the shower, personal towels and clothes. The bed was clean, with clean linens. The kitchen facilities, while basic, were adequate and functional. The whole space was very clean and well kept. The pillows on the bed were flat, and personally I could have used more. The bed was very firm, somewhat uncomfortable and I found myself tossing and turning through the night.
• Danielle (8/5): Welcoming & friendly in Hammond Bay. - I liked how friendly the host is- she greeted me when I arrived and offered me some lychee sweets and chatted to me. Very gracious and welcoming. She also gave me tips on things to do and see I. The area. The view from the top of the hill is worth the walk. Nothing- it has a full kitchen which I wasn’t prepared for! I would bring instant oats or other food next time. The kitchen/hall is a shared space where I met the host’s husband who was nice.
• Samy (6/5): Pleasant - The place is quiet enough for a good night sleep. The room is well cleaned. The owners are nice and welcoming people. -The washroom is shared. -there is no private entrance for the space. - you pay in cash only. -The location is not too central, you will need a car indeed.
• Yuen (10/5): Exceptional - The owners were very accommodating and sweet. The place was clean and comfortable. Wifi is very fast

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