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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Exterior
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

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.
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Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Bluebird Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bluebird Motel have comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
Bluebird Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo

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?

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

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The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 725 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 245 out of 725 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 725 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 725 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 725 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean, safe and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to everything and the place was clean & very affordable for an overnight stay in Nanaimo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very hospitable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mimmoz restaurant is really good downtown connected to the coast hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient stay in Nanaimo - affordable, clean and very close to everything like shopping, gas & even the lakes and parks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient place to stay on the island after getting the late ferry over. Good family room options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David Ron

No frills, well priced, large comfortable and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great budget option! Super clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Nice owner and staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy. Room was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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

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