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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Place, Maffeo Sutton Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪6 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

About the area

Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo stay.Your stay at this Central Nanaimo motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Maffeo Sutton Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bastion - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Living room
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Separate in-room dining area

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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

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

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 available

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.
  • 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each 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

How close is The Bluebird Motel to the airport?

The Bluebird Motel is 1.3 mi (3-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on Jun 18, 2026 start from CA $121, excluding 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.

Does The Bluebird Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bluebird Motel.

How close is The Bluebird Motel to the beach?

This motel is 2 mi (4-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does The Bluebird Motel offer free breakfast?

The Bluebird Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Bluebird Motel?

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

What time is check-in at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Bluebird Motel?

Free parking is not available at this motel.

Does The Bluebird Motel have a pool?

The Bluebird Motel does not have a pool.

Does The Bluebird Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is The Bluebird Motel to downtown Nanaimo?

The Bluebird Motel is 1.2 mi away from Nanaimo.

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 757 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 757 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 757 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 757 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 66 out of 757 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Diane

Best sleep in days
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

leo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff made myself and my family feel like we were at home. The place was spotless. 100% recommend and I'll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was decent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Meghan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accessible to everything and the place was clean & very affordable for an overnight stay in Nanaimo
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dakota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, very hospitable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient stay in Nanaimo - affordable, clean and very close to everything like shopping, gas & even the lakes and parks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Mimmoz restaurant is really good downtown connected to the coast hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Greg

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel is on a very busy road. Very loud, day and night. No bed bugs, so that was good. But overall, the property was very sketchy. The full ashrrays of cigarette butts in front of rooms, and the worn furniture were pretty gross. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location, clean, safe and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Staff & service
The people were wonderful 😀
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David Ron

No frills, well priced, large comfortable and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rainy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great location, close to everything. The room was functional and the bed very comfortable. Excellent price, and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convient place, we stayed 4 nights. Nice staff and price is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Delene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot for a reasonable motel. They’ve updated a lot and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient place to stay on the island after getting the late ferry over. Good family room options.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard ballantyne tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice family suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Amenities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Nice owner and staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025