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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
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 600 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa 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
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bastion - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

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

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.

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bluebird Motel?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on Dec 7, 2025 start from $82.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 729 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 729 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 729 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 729 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 729 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

6/10 Okay

Supak

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Newly renovated

Room is recently renovated. Bathroom was especially clean and new. Beds were older but still good. We were catching the first morning ferry so the location was great. Also close to two nice parks, one on the harbour and the other had a waterfall. Price was steep for a motel room, but overall pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The people were wonderful 😀
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

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had air conditioning ,I thought that was great ,only downside was our card wouldn't work and needed to have maintenance to fix it ,we did have a little wait but maintenance came right away and took care of i
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

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

6/10 Okay

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Guilherme

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely noisy air conditioner, bed sheets with stains.
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

6/10 Okay

Sue

The desk lamp didn't work and we found out the plug in was OOO and the coffee maker was kaput but mgmt was very kind and got me a new one.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kourtni

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnathan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ferry, but not well maintained. Beds were uncomfortable and outside was noisy with people talking and smoking into the night. The A/C unit pulled cigarette smoke from outside the room into the room making it unpleasant to stay in the room. The couch in the room was quite dirty and not something I would want to sit on.
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

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Chanequa

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

Cute Resting Spot

The accommodations were clean and the beds were comfy. This is a great spot if you have a dog and want to be within walking distance of the waterfront, plenty of food options, gas or any last minute shopping if your headed north or to camp.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rainy

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

Great place

Great location, close to everything. The room was functional and the bed very comfortable. Excellent price, and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 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