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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

At The Bluebird Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. .In the area of this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Duke Point Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bastion - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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 free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at The Bluebird Motel?

The Bluebird Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 24 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on 17 Feb 2026 start from AU$136.72, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Bluebird Motel?

The closest beach to The Bluebird Motel is Departure Bay Beach (3.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bluebird Motel?

No, The Bluebird Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 734 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meghan

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good and clean.staff very nice and very helpful. Weather jikk me e r
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
True pet friendly environment. I will go back again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dion

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were not kind i didnt get my recipet and check in and the man got upset assuming i got it and then the lady worker also wasnt kind wjen we first checked in If you looking for affordable one night stay kindnof deal this is the hotel, the room was bad was spacious not much hot water, Very noisy with partiers in the area kept hearing banging and yelling and walking on porch Would not stay here again for my family
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria Cristina

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryle

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

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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