520 5th Street,
Courtenay,
British Columbia,
Canada.
(250) 703 2060
(866) 603 2060 (toll free)
info@shantzhostel.com

"I must say this is the best hostel I have ever stayed in! The people at the hostel are like family, everyone is really friendly."
Sara, North Australia, March 2008

"Its been super relaxing staying here – after 6monthes with no”home”....nice to see these smaller hostels that have character and warmth."
Susset, Australia, Feb 2007

"Thanks so much for your amazing hospitality! I have never been to such an amazing hostel and not slept so well in quite a while!!"
Margaret, Victoria, BC, April 2007

"Wow! I love this place. Susan, you have been wonderful. Your hostel is amazing....I will miss it."
Thanh, Toronto, On, July 2007

"Hey Susan! I have stayed @ many hostels around Canada & I must say that the Shantz Hostel has a wonderful vibe & atmosphere. Thanks for all your help and advice."
Christian, Melbourne, Australia, Dec. 2007

"Thank you for your nice accommodation, your friendliness...you have such a nice hostel and It felt almost like home. It was also a great experience for my girlfriend to come to this after 2 nights and a big hostel in the city.
Kai, Germany November 2006

"Loved your hostel Susan! It is just like home. Very relaxing and the people are very friendly. I definitely will recommend this place & it’s a great location."
Amber, Australia, New Zealand & America, January 2006

"It was an unexpected treat. This best hostel I have ever seen & been in. We had a delightful time and the atmosphere has been great. Homey & friendly & clean."
Viveka, Vancouver. May 2006

"Thank you for the wonderful time I could spend here at your hostel…which is really unique!!! You really thought of everything to make it comfortable, cozy and to create a special atmosphere. I could really feel a little bit at home!!!"
Miriam, Austria. July 2006

"I had an awesome time. The best hostel I’ve stayed at in Canada. Its like staying at home. –
Kristy, New Zealand. August, 2006

"I kind of fell in love with your house. It’s the loveliest hostel I’ve stayed at so far! –
Lilli, Austria, September 2006

"Most certainly the nicest hostel I have been at and I use to live in one in Switzerland"
Diana, Sitka Alaska, March 2005

"Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful hospitality. This is a wonderful “Home away from home”… You have done so many little things to make this a warm and welcoming place.
Margie, Guelph, Ontario. July 2005

"You have created a world-class hostel, setting the benchmark for others to follow."
Miriam & Barry, Australia. August 2005

"Loved you hostel. Up there with the very best! We definitely will recommend you"
Peter & Adam , UK. November 2005

"I enjoyed stay here very much!! This place is much beautiful and more comfortable than I expected"
Miki, Japan, December 2005