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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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, Old City Quarter
    ‪3 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 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
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.

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. 155 out of 731 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 731 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 731 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 731 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 731 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

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

maria Cristina

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly and the owner
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Supak

Liked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

Newly renovated

Room is recently renovated. Bathroom was especially clean and new. Beds were older but still good. We were catching the first morning ferry so the location was great. Also close to two nice parks, one on the harbour and the other had a waterfall. Price was steep for a motel room, but overall pleased with our stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had air conditioning ,I thought that was great ,only downside was our card wouldn't work and needed to have maintenance to fix it ,we did have a little wait but maintenance came right away and took care of i
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marissa

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

6/10 Okay

Kristin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Guilherme

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely noisy air conditioner, bed sheets with stains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Sue

The desk lamp didn't work and we found out the plug in was OOO and the coffee maker was kaput but mgmt was very kind and got me a new one.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kourtni

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Johnathan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the ferry, but not well maintained. Beds were uncomfortable and outside was noisy with people talking and smoking into the night. The A/C unit pulled cigarette smoke from outside the room into the room making it unpleasant to stay in the room. The couch in the room was quite dirty and not something I would want to sit on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025