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Castaway Motel

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A view of a small waterfall surrounded by lush greenery, viewed from behind a blue structure. - Castaway Motel (Nanaimo)
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a microwave. There is a dining table with chairs and a blue door marked with the number 224. - Castaway Motel (Nanaimo)
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a cozy seating area. - Castaway Motel (Nanaimo)
A living room with a beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. - Castaway Motel (Nanaimo)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, and a balcony with curtains. - Castaway Motel (Nanaimo)
Close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Castaway Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen

Room options

About the neighborhood

Central Nanaimo, a neighborhood in Nanaimo, is home to Castaway Motel. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Ready for a night out? Consider The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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205 N. Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4J4

What's nearby

  • A calm river with a wooden dock, a pathway along the riverbank, and buildings in the background.
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A row of colorful historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and decorative brickwork.
    Old City Quarter
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bastion
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nanaimo Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Danpung Momiji
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Milton Street Public House
    18 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaway Motel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Castaway Motel located?

Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Townsite Marina and White Sails Brewing are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Castaway Motel Reviews

5.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ned

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

Okay right now

It was an older motel that was in the process of remodeling and was lacking some of the furniture. I asked the manager for a microwave and he loaned his. He has only been there 2 1/2 months and working hard to improve the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room(s) were very bare. Just a bed. No electrical outlets except for the TV, and microwave. The one bedroom had one, and it didn’t work. Maybe under construction, but very lacking!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room needed a lot of work. The bathroom floor was dirty, the shower taps were loose, and it was obvious that the owners had not spent any money on the motel for decades. The photo suggests that it is old but reasonably well cared for, but this is deceptive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gitte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Godt til prisen i området. Uharmonisk, slidt, men rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Doug

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Run down and unsafe

Mold in bathroom No hot water can’t shower Rough neighbourhood Wifi doesn’t work Needs to be totally renovated Poor value for money paid Clerk was friendly, clean sheets and nothing negative towards her. Avoid it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

2017 Roadtrip

Rooms smelt musty. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Roberto

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

Not bad.

Not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dewey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

this motel is easy to find. but cars noise effect

this motel is easy to find. but cars noise effect my sleep overnight. only make the cup of coffee but not tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Filthy...

We did not have any idea that a hotel could be so bad. When we were checked in, that place had too much smoke smell. We stayed here just for one night. The room and the washroom had intolerable bad smell (like dead rat). In washroom there were no hot water supply. No toiletries. We used our own sleeping bag for sleeping due to unhygienic environment. We were waiting for the sunrise so that we can leave this filthy room as soon as possible. This hotel listing must be removed from the Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

terrible bugs

The room itself is good. But there are some terrible bugs which could bite you when you are sleeping can cause itch for days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

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

Crooks!! Didn't answer door and gave no refu

We booked with hotels.com we arrived at about 2am and no one there. they did not answer the phone or door bell.We could here their phone ringing through the glass door. Called hotels.com who tried to call with no answer. They did not provide us this service at all and refuse to give us a refund. They are crooks. NO ONE should ever ever stay here! I will probably never use hotels.com either someone needs to be held responsible if they don't provide you the service. Very very disappointed in how they can rip people off.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cheap room

Room was ok... Privacy was an issue as when u open the door anybody outside can see who is on the bed. Bed very squeaky. Overall the room was clean and bed comfortable.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alvin

Liked: Room comfort
it's a nice place to stay over night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Inexpensive but very very clean

I would definitely go back. For the price, excellent. Extremely clean.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

First time there was good .

Found this place very affordable and clean . Will be back here again next time I need a hotel in this immediate area .
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Joan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Take a pass on this place

There was a mouse in the bathtub. Someone had done repairs in the bathroom, painted or caulked over the bad job and now there is grime in the lousy repair.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Weekend getaway

Great if you are not in the room too much. The bed was comfortable but the couch not as much. It was the perfect location for us near the ferry terminal and the disc golf course.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We stayed for 5 days while waiting to move into our house. It was clean. Management was very friendly and helpful. The suite was older but had fridge,microwave and coffee maker.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good.

It was good.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Value stop, conveniently placed.

Cheaper motel in an older section of town, right on the road. It is definitely old, a bit run down but everything was clean and it worked. The bed was good enough to sleep upon but the couch hurt my back to sit on for more than five minutes.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Value

Clean, comfortable and basic. The rooms had everything you need, and the couple at the front desk were nice and helpful. Easy walk to downtown.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

良かった

フレンドリーな番頭さん。 部屋も広い。 古いが問題なし。 隣のレストラン（ギリシャ料理＋ピザ）も最高。 場所も大通り沿い。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Leah

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

Will never comeback

Bed is uncomfortable. The place is smelly. Microwave is dirty. Front desk doesn't know anything about hospitality industry. Place are rusty. Will never come back
Verified review

8/10 Good

Viatlii

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

Clean and quiet motel

Pretty clean and quiet motel. Lived there for three days, towels and accessories were replaced daily.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel is close to everything

They are trying to up grade but they should complete one thing before staring another. Didn't clean my room daily.