The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
The Bluebird Motel, located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a cozy haven with in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
$88 nightly
The total price is $103
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 52 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 21.9 miles/35.2 km
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.7 miles/49.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Off the Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 29 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

What to enjoy

  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
Bluebird Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bluebird Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bluebird Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bluebird Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bluebird Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around The Bluebird Motel like?

The Bluebird Motel is a short 19-minute walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 19 minutes' walk from Maffeo Sutton Park.

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The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Service staff
Location
Air conditioning
Value
Kitchen
Bathtub
Ferry terminal
Bathroom

Reviews

10/10

I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
2-night trip

10/10

older motel but rooms recently upgraded WIFI Staff were awesome
1-night trip

10/10

the price point is amazing. nice tv, cable package and WIFI the staff are wonderful. 3 stars on property condition, older building but work is clearly being done to upgrade and repair. the beds were great, had best sleep. housekeeping staff super helpful with extra towels and and showed that they cared about their work and the property, impressed by room and property cleanliness stayed in room 47
1-night trip

8/10

Very convenient location. Quiet, clean beds. Its an older location but is great for a quick night.
1-night trip

8/10

Friendly staff, great housekeeping
2-night trip

10/10

It was great
1-night trip

2/10

The rooms are run down and the staff wasn’t particularly friendly. Only stay here if you’re on a budget.

8/10

Older hotel but comfortable, price was fair for summer in BC.
1-night trip

6/10

good for one time passing stay
1-night trip

10/10

Everything was good ... amazing staff
1-night trip

10/10

Semi Truck Parking available. Nice people!!
1-night trip

8/10

Stayed here for one night. Clean and comfortable with good proximity to Ferry terminal.
1-night trip

8/10

Good location, close to ferry, clean room and great service.
1-night trip

10/10

Staff is great I have stayed dozens of times good value
3-night trip

10/10

Great staff..clean rooms. Good kitchen. Very comfy.
6-night trip

10/10

The people who works there are very nice.
3-night trip

10/10

Easy checkin easy check out , every person is nice
2-night trip

8/10

close to all shops and convenience location.
1-night trip

10/10

Quiet
1-night trip

8/10

Very neat and tidy. Good location. Friendly staff and very attentive to your needs.
1-night trip

8/10

Convenient and reasonably priced
1-night trip

10/10

Highly recommeded!! Love the place!
3-night trip

10/10

Absolutely loved my stay at the bluebird. I was so happy to find they supplied pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc.. I cant wait to stay there again :)
2-night trip

8/10

Older hotel in an older area of Nanaimo. Fair price for summer in BC.
1-night trip

8/10

Good motel for price. Clean and no carpet in room which is awesome for my allergies and asthma.
1-night trip