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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Front of property

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 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

  • ‪Off the Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
The Bluebird Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Total includes taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

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

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: CAD 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is The Bluebird Motel to the airport?

The Bluebird Motel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bluebird Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bluebird Motel.

How close is The Bluebird Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does The Bluebird Motel offer free breakfast?

The Bluebird Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bluebird Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bluebird Motel?

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

Is there free parking at The Bluebird Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Bluebird Motel have a pool?

The Bluebird Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Bluebird Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Bluebird Motel to downtown Nanaimo?

The Bluebird Motel is 1.2 mi away from Nanaimo.

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 617 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 617 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 617 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 617 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 617 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
older motel but rooms recently upgraded WIFI Staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the price point is amazing. nice tv, cable package and WIFI the staff are wonderful. 3 stars on property condition, older building but work is clearly being done to upgrade and repair. the beds were great, had best sleep. housekeeping staff super helpful with extra towels and and showed that they cared about their work and the property, impressed by room and property cleanliness stayed in room 47
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sami

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are run down and the staff wasn’t particularly friendly. Only stay here if you’re on a budget.

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sami

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Semi Truck Parking available. Nice people!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

kyle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brooke, High Level

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Quiet, clean beds. Its an older location but is great for a quick night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The maid used my toilet before i checked in... the fan in the bathroom didnt work so the whole room smelled like poop. Not recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

BBMt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Shannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn’t love it so didn’t stay as I felt uneasy and unsafe! Travelling by myself I didn’t have a good feeling about things. People shooting up in parking lot strong door of marijauna drifting in my room in the hour I stayed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seems like they remodeled the place. Rooms looked fairly new. Quiet place. Bail bond place across the street along with a gas station. For the price i think it was pretty decent.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bonita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

SOFA BED NEED NEW ONE

THEY NEED A NEW SOFA BED IT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND SANK IN QUITE DEEP WHILE USIONG THE BED OTHERWISE WE ENJOYED IT
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Bonita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zain

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

5 Stars

Ignore any and all bad reviews, the Bluebird motel was so clean, the bedding was clean, and the reviews complaining about noise I don’t understand as the white noise being generated by the AC was enough to be able to relax and sleep in peace. You get the bang for your buck. Check in process was great too, the woman was very kind as well. Very close to things to do in Nanaimo, great location. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zar

Not much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024