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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Guests plan their day with confidence at this motel where the attentive staff creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers needing a comfortable base

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
The Bluebird Motel provides a convenient resting spot near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while the genuinely helpful staff consistently earns positive mentions from those who have stayed here.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Central Nanaimo, a neighborhood in Nanaimo, is home to The Bluebird Motel. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frank Crane Arena, or consider a night out at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

  • Maffeo Sutton Park
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Beach Estates Park
    19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bastion
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drip Coffee | Social
    20 min walk
  • Danpung Momiji
    6 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Off The Hook
    19 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bluebird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Bluebird Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay and a fee of CAD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bluebird Motel located?

Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Maffeo Sutton Park, and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 mi (3 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

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 759 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general it was fine. Staff was friendly, room was clean, good price. Had no issues. If you can’t stand smoking, then it is not a good place for you. Otherwise, good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our dog was welcomed, check in went smoothly. Its busy road, so kinda loud, otherwise good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff made myself and my family feel like we were at home. The place was spotless. 100% recommend and I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, pet friendly, and for being on the old island highway it is quite quiet. Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
The people were wonderful 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convient place, we stayed 4 nights. Nice staff and price is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Delene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a reasonable motel. They’ve updated a lot and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard ballantyne tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I think the price was really good for the accommodations. They were clean and it was a nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
True pet friendly environment. I will go back again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maryann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. We stayed in a room with a full kitchen and kitchen essentials which is really nice. Will definite stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good and clean.staff very nice and very helpful. Weather jikk me e r
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great Motel

This was one of the best motels we stayed at. It's very clean, nicely looked after and the check-in lady was super nice. Perfect score!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so kind, the owner was fabulous, she’s really a star! Staff was great too! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come visit again!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it met or exceeded our expectations. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Atul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's was comfortable stay there, no issues at all. Lady whom I met at time of check in at reception was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard ballantyne tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great I have stayed dozens of times good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to ferry, clean room and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Accommodating. Clean and very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after travelling from the interior and catching the late ferry. It was a great stopover with our two young kids. The room was clean, updated, and the whole grounds felt safe to be in. We showed up after check in hours but the reception left our key for us so we didn’t have to worry about timing. I would recommend staying here !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025