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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Find your haven by enjoying simple comforts like a lovely garden or having help from friendly staff whenever you need it.

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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a serene retreat with its garden and restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas, unwind on the terrace or enjoy amenities like smoke-free premises and microwaves upon request; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Partial ocean view

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo is home to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites. 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. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1

What's nearby

  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bastion
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    14 min walk
  • Burger King
    12 min walk
  • Danpung Momiji
    1 min walk
  • Pizza Hut
    12 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
A terrace, a garden, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Momji 310

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
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 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Port-O-Call Inn Nanaimo
Port-O-Call Inn
Port-O-Call Nanaimo
The O Call & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maffeo Sutton Park, Bastion, and Old City Quarter. Vancouver Island Military Museum and Nanaimo Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 216 out of 840 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 840 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 840 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 840 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 840 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Staff were very courteous, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Abbi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was great there for any concerns i had. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was being renovated but was clean. Tge staff were great - welcoming us and iur dog with treats!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very ni
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

JAIME

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was very quiet and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were very Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjot

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was polite and accomodating. Room was clean and good for what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly staff. It is a good stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Decent place. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Tastefully updated. Friendly, helpful staff. Good, calm environment with fellow guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pushwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Liked: Staff & service
Very bad smell in the room. But the front desk person was very welcoming and overall a good ballance of the price and the experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, the garden in the middle is quite zen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good too bad they have to work in that environment and setting. Please ensure staff defrost the fridge/ freezer periodically
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Amenities
Front desk staff was absolutely outstanding way to go girls!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Okay for a night before catching the ferry

Staff were friendly and let me greet their dog. Our room -2 bedroom- was clean and comfortable. Be aware that there is an additional $38 fee for taxes and services that is added when you arrive. Hotels.com says all fees included but they’re not. Also, if you plan on cooking, the efficiency kitchen doesn’t have any pots or pans.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for early morning ferry, but
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a little trouble with the check in getting the correct room, and the key to work with the room, but the staff was incredibly responsive and helpful in fixing the issue! They were great! That is not a complaint at all…quite the opposite, they were great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. The room was clean with coffee machine and mini fridge. Pretty quiet overall. Easy check in. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is place isn't so cheap anymore and is quite rundown. Damaged walls, unfinished repairs, broken fixtures, microwave from the 80's, no coffee maker. Garbage on hotel ground, moldy/dirty patio furniture. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, clean set up.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there 2 nights. There was no room service and I came back to dirty towels, unmade beds and trash bins still full after a day of travel. There was also an issue with the pet deposit. The front desk staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024