The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Reviews
6.8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal19 min walk
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital20 min walk
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal17 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Sails Brewing - 2 min drive
  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 19 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 20 min walk
  • McDonald's - 4 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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
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. Contactless check-out is available.

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

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Bluebird Nanaimo
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The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 141 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 524 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 524 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sukhjinder

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we reached to the front office, the lady in the front had attitude and when I asked for a blanket- she was like “why”, unprofessional and need to improve customer service skills for paying customer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dhanvinder

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiva Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean space, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One night so all good cuz we needed to sleep. The beds are fine, but pullout couch should be replaced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Navin nair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

S

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Homeless encampment across the street and around the corner. Air conditioner NOISY!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Maja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old motel but decent place to stay
They accommodated us even if we were late for checkin due to closure of Hiway 4. We are so grateful for their service. Its an old motel that was not fully renovated but Its a decent place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023