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The Bluebird Motel

Property class: 2
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Central Nanaimo motel, you'll find Chinese Memorial Gardens Park and Townsite Marina. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Stones Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maffeo Sutton Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nanaimo Museum - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Bastion - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and 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 Sep 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on Oct 1, 2026 start from $107, including 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. 186 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 837 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilda

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service
Pretty basic motel. Was suitable for a decent night's stay at a fair price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a few times, and the staff have always been kind and helpful! We got the standard 2 queen beds, the room is spotless, the beds are comfortable and there’s great wifi and cable! The kitchen is fully equipped and has everything you need for some home cooking while you’re away! The motel is super close to many amenities (great Indian spot near by.) I always choose to stay here while I’m travelling!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Noemie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s the cheapest motel in Nanaimo and it shows. Beddings are old, basic AC is really loud, no noise insulation from anything around, blue light from the motel always on. At least parking is super easy, and the Ferry terminals are just a quick drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fan in the washroom was noisy and the main road in front of motel is busy day and night but the room was renovated and clean. Good place for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. And I like that my room had a kitchen and it had pots and pans and plates. I was able to cook in it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our dog was welcomed, check in went smoothly. Its busy road, so kinda loud, otherwise good spot
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Saifur

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Location is good near high way. Property was back dated. Window was high and there is no exhaust fan in kitchen area. Police was present outside the property during stay time.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general it was fine. Staff was friendly, room was clean, good price. Had no issues. If you can’t stand smoking, then it is not a good place for you. Otherwise, good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Best sleep in days
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to everything and the place was clean & very affordable for an overnight stay in Nanaimo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff made myself and my family feel like we were at home. The place was spotless. 100% recommend and I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very hospitable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient stay in Nanaimo - affordable, clean and very close to everything like shopping, gas & even the lakes and parks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, pet friendly, and for being on the old island highway it is quite quiet. Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mimmoz restaurant is really good downtown connected to the coast hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was equipped, but could definitely use a few more utensils and glasses.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Violeta

No elevator
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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

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