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The Bluebird Motel

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls. - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash. - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor. - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings. - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name. - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)
Close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, The Bluebird Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • A calm river with a wooden dock, a pathway along the riverbank, and buildings in the background.
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A row of colorful historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and decorative brickwork.
    Old City Quarter
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo
    6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bastion
    6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

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

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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

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Chinese Memorial Gardens Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Bowen Park and Maffeo Sutton Park are also within 1 mi (2 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. 191 out of 845 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 845 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 845 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 845 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 845 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Notre chambre comportait une cuisinette avec un grand frigidaire. Nous avons apprécié. C’était propre et assez spatieux. Nous recommandons cet endroit. Très bonne qualite/prix.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front end office was very nice and accomodating. I was traveling with my sister and my 3 year old nephew. Whe had planned to stay for a few nights. Upon arrival their boiler blew and therefore was no hot water. We were told we can stay the night for free and she gave us a full refund I didn't expact her to do that but I apprecaited it very much! Will definity stay there again when we come to vancouver island. Very clean, comfortable beds and well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management were wonderful … no hot water at all during my stay , boiler was broken parts at the border… microwave no working , weatherstripping at the bottom of the door half not there …. RCMP incident where three rcmp cars were banging on the door next mine ….will never stay here again … was close to the carehome where family members reside ….
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were nice, linens were clean and it worked for an over night stay. Definitely needs a deep clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Hot water was not there and we were informed when we called an hour before our check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A group of us had reserved our rooms in March for our stay in Sept. we all requested rooms on the ground floor. When we arrived only 1/2 of us got ground floor rooms. In our room there was no soap bars, no shampoo or conditioner, no dish soap. We had a kitchenette room - no kettle, no wine glasses, no salt or pepper, very little pots that were dirty. The shower was an unstable temperature- hot then cold then hot again. The motel is on a very very noisy street & traffic noise was really bad! Would not recommend this place at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had reserved rooms at a lower level because we had e-bikes three months earlier and upon arrival some of our group ended up on upper level. The hot water was too hot. Water temperature would change on its own during a shower.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price for a week and 3 adults
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine except we had asked for floor level because we had ebikes and were seniors. Also, there was a leak around base of toilet and we let the office know.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Needs Keurig. People bring their own favourite pods .hand soap in our washroom without having to ask for it. Air conditionar is very dusty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Save your sanity and do not stay here. Not only were the pictures misleading, but it was also unsafe and the customer service was terrible. There were some very unsavoury characters hanging around right next to our motel. Another scary individual yelled obscenities to me and my kids. My kids were scared and in tears. I went to talk to management about the situation and the unsavoury character who was lurking around the corner entered into our hotel room before I had even checked out! 😬When I told this to management, they were dismissive. When I asked for a refund, saying that I was checking out as it was not safe, they said they would call back in a couple of days after they talked to the owner—of course i never received a phone call from the manager or owner. We left at 9:30 at night after having checked in 30 minutes prior. We safely and happily stayed at the Ramada that evening.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that has a small kitchen that makes every thing easy, and it is in a great place close to everything. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We had a 1 bedroom suite with a mini kitchen which was nice for us. It is an older motel but was clean and staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
It was the cheapest place I could find in Nanaimo. It was clean and it had AC (it was quite warm). Good for a quick, overnight stay, not too long. Short walk to McDonald's for Brekkie was a plus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

The motel is on the main road, so perfect for a stop on the way to somewhere. Parking is big.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel, but our room had been updated and the bathroom looked fairly new. Good for a quick one night stop. Welcomes dogs and only a $10.00 fee which was appreciated. O
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were just heading home from fishing and had a cooler full of frozen salmon that needed a fridge. We found this motel when we searched for a kitchenette. The online photo looked nice full fridge somewhat updated it was good. Then we got there….. our room was NOT the room in the photo. The fridge was an oversized bar fridge that wouldn’t hold a loaf of bread never mind the fish we needed to keep frozen. The kitchen was nasty and the bathroom!!! The grout was busted out from the tiles and there were toenail clippings and bugs in there. The bathroom mirror had what looked like toothpaste spray on it. The floors definitely needed to be redone and the walls were pretty beat up. Had it not been for the fact that the manager happened to have a newer full clean fridge with freezer in a unit that was being upgraded that he generously let us use we never would have stayed. The smell in the room that they tried to hide with an air freshener as well..can’t even describe it. Like I said if not for the freezer we would have felt cleaner sleeping on a park bench. Do not recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This facility was surprisingly quite given it's proximity to a busy hiway. My room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. Definitely a good place to stay for a night or two.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Overall, a good stay for the price! The staff were accommodating, friendly, and very nice, which I really appreciated. The breakfast was also good, with plenty of choices. However, the breakfast menu was the same every day, so it would be nice to have different options each day. One downside was the smell. The place had a noticeable smoky odor, and the garage could have been cleaner. Despite that, I think the place is good value for the price. What I liked most was the location—it’s only about a 5-minute walk to the beach, which was a big plus for me. Overall, it was a good experience, and I’d consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026