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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪17 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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine are available at this motel.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bluebird Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a few minutes from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Bluebird Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 smoke detector
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 728 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 728 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 728 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 728 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 728 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maricel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Clean but old
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was good but motel could use a little work. Front desk lady kept a constant sign in the window that she would be right back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price, good value, not chsrging outrageous prices just because it's summer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah, Kamloops

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous at check in. The room itself was old and run down. The stove had no elements or racks so could not be used. There were 2 packages of unopened cigarettes in the dresser. The folks on the first floor and the cleaning and front desk staff smoked under the stairs which drifted into the room if the window or door was slightly open. No recommendations for services were provided. The room and building were very dated and worn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property's OK
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marguerita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beds are old and very uncomfortable. Outlets in the room don’t work. Air conditioners work slow and very warm at night as it is July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It isceasy to access close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie, Mission

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after travelling from the interior and catching the late ferry. It was a great stopover with our two young kids. The room was clean, updated, and the whole grounds felt safe to be in. We showed up after check in hours but the reception left our key for us so we didn’t have to worry about timing. I would recommend staying here !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Atul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's was comfortable stay there, no issues at all. Lady whom I met at time of check in at reception was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee-Ann, Prince George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The unit was okay but overpriced for what was available and the quality of furnishings/appliances in the room. Staff was wonderful however and gave a reduced rate for our second night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maryann

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. We stayed in a room with a full kitchen and kitchen essentials which is really nice. Will definite stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

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

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

Great Motel

This was one of the best motels we stayed at. It's very clean, nicely looked after and the check-in lady was super nice. Perfect score!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

terrence

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. We won't be visiting Nanaimo again. Although the waterfront is pretty, the city itself is flooded with homelessness and substance abuse. It's a dirty city. It's sad really...my heart goes out to this place. 2. Check is was quick, friendly staff. 3. The hallway just outside our unit had a smoking area, and our room reaked of it. 4. A bin full of trash and empty liquor bottles and cans were just outside our unit door. It was wildly in need of TLC. Not welcoming at all. We were glad to leave the next morning. 5. The pictures featured online for this place are deceitful. This is a very old place that just slapped a few new things here and there to make it presentable...at best. 6. If you can handle what's mentioned above, the price was one of the most affordable in Nanaimo. 7. We won't go here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Delene

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Travelled with family
Floor was dirty, the beds were on rollers so sitting up in bed proved difficult. The oven took forever to heat up. Only two towels and one little bottle of shampoo in the bathroom for 4 people.(I had to fo get more) The bedding was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas, Sun Lakes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

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

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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