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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Double Room

  • 286 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Room

  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room

  • 251 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll find Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 12.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Carlos O'Bryan pub - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites also features a terrace and a garden.

This Nanaimo motel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. Microwaves, refrigerators, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hungarian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Port-O-Call Inn Nanaimo
Port-O-Call Inn
Port-O-Call Nanaimo
The O Call & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites to the airport?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is 1 mi (2-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites.

How close is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites to the beach?

This motel is 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offer free breakfast?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

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

What time is check-in at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites have a pool?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does not have a pool.

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites to downtown Nanaimo?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is 0.9 mi away from Nanaimo.

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 716 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 716 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 716 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 716 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 716 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s pretty good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Victoria

No comment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Older place been here many years ago. They have refitted the room and for the price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junikka

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DANIEL

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was presently surprised at the comfort and cleanliness of the room. Most hotels at this price are not of this quality. I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

SUNG KYI

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred, Fort St. John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awilda

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Friendly staff, nice garden but noisy smokers room

For 2 different nights in two rooms.In both rooms the windows could not be closed completely (because of adaptation deficits with the new AC System. Thus the noise of the heavy traffic on the street nearby diminished the comfort greatly. Moreover the second room was filled with an unacceptable smoke-odor, which penetrated all my cloths within the open suitcase Obviously not enough care was taken to prevent smokers from smoking in or too close to the room. At the reception they were not aware of this situation - in both cases the friendly staff at the reception tried to help with air-fresh- spray ..and with taking out the AC System .. in order to be able to close the window at least. The back rooms further back behind the Greens of the nice garden with fountain -further away from the street .. might be somewhat better ( when they are smoke-free with closing windows (?))
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
Overall, an average stay in all aspects. Nothing unexpected but also nothing extraordinary. The check-in process was easy. The front staff was nice. The property surroundings are alright but can seem sketchy to some. We didn't notice much except for the amazing authentic Korean restaurant next door. Dunno if there's anything else around. The room was neat which was good. It had functioning heating, cooling, hot water, cable tv, and wifi. Their windows face the walkway so privacy is challenging. Either don't mind the outside or keep curtains closed. The bed was alright except that ours constantly made this squeaky sound whenever we move, loose frame or headboard(?) It woke me up a few times from me myself moving and/or my partner. The bathroom didn't seem to have an operating vent fan but there was a window one could crack open. The room was clean in the general aspects but some details like window frame and nooks and crannies can use some more attention. A good hotel for the price and a short overnight stay on the road but not one I'd recommend for a staycation. Lower star hotels in the area and their prices have gone up which does not reflect what they offer so the difference between them and a higher end one should be greatly considered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff not there for 20 min when we checked in and very unfriendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Junikka

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the room I stayed in was super clean. Housekeeping was great. Pretty decent price! The parking wasn’t too bad. Has air conditioning which is super nice! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little noisy for traffic and some guests outside. But an ok place for stay. Excellent front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Did the job and was affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024