The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Two Queen Room
Queen Room | Bathroom
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
11 June - 12 June

Explore the area

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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Place, Maffeo Sutton Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪18 min walk‬

Room options

Queen Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Classic Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Nanaimo

At The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Maffeo Sutton Park and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a vending machine. .Near this Central Nanaimo motel, you'll find Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Maffeo Sutton Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bastion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old City Quarter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Casino Nanaimo - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers 42 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Momji 310

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, 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 fee: CAD 15 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites on 11 June 2026 start from AU$118, 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 Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is Departure Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

No, The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 225 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 882 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Brenda

Staff were very courteous, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and as always the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Haakon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Abbi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was great there for any concerns i had. Bed was very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, pet friendly and the staff is so nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

MARILOU

Disliked: Staff & service
HORRIBLE PLACE TO STAY
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was being renovated but was clean. Tge staff were great - welcoming us and iur dog with treats!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

JAIME

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was very quiet and the staff were wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, good freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice newly renovated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Sanjot

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was polite and accomodating. Room was clean and good for what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent place for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful room service staff as well as the reception. Room and the futniture are clean but the bathroom was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were very Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very ni
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Ramir

Noisy location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deepthi

Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rates much more reasonable than others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always friendly staff. It is a good stay for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a rooming house. 6/10 for maintenance. Staff was amazing. Spend more and get some sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

tathlina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For an older motel style Inn the conditions were awesome. The beds were comfy. The rooms clean. The kitchenette had what we needed and the TV had channels. We were in town for a sporting event and it was what we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Decent place. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025