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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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Balcony
Bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, towels
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Room

Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room

Two Queen Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

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

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Classic Suite

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

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About the area

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

  • Old City Quarter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Milton Street Public House - ‬20 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. 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 shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • 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:

  • 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 20 per accommodation, 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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    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

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 272 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 807 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN

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

6/10 Okay

Shirleen

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hollie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinten

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was ok the property was in disarray
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ginette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place, it was amazing, honestly! There was some damages to the walls when i got there and some patch work that needed painting. But i was so looking forward to a warm bath. And then i find the drains been broken. Other than that it was bad. Maybe a rug under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAN

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
…
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Teigyn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave Tetz Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking is quite limited at this hotel. The parking lot is smaller and not well equipped for larger pickup trucks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
These accommodations are a disappointment. People are cooking outside their rooms and doors are left open. TV remote or service is terrible . It’s too bad …
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older and basic hotel. Has some wear but it is clean and comfortable. We just needed a place to sleep after a late flight. Owner is great - efficient and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is place isn't so cheap anymore and is quite rundown. Damaged walls, unfinished repairs, broken fixtures, microwave from the 80's, no coffee maker. Garbage on hotel ground, moldy/dirty patio furniture. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Nanaimo

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, the garden in the middle is quite zen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room provided had several holes in the bathroom door covered with tape. The room was in disrepair and unclean. I felt unsafe and I did not stay in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mindy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you get what you pay for, this inexpensive motel is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

b

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded my room , and it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of property is filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

The water was shut off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025