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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
16 July - 17 July

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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 (YCD) - 16 min drive

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

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Bluebird Motel provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bluebird Motel offer perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, on-request microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
7.2 out of 10, Good, 463 reviews
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
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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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10, per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Is The Bluebird Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Bluebird Motel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay and a fee of CAD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 19 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on 16 July 2025 start from AU$155.89, including 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.

What time is check-in at The Bluebird Motel?

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

What time is check-out at The Bluebird Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bluebird Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 618 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Savannah

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like how parking is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepanshu

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

4/10 Poor

Kitin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We requested for a non-smoking room but it smelled like cigarette smoke the whole time, cigarette smoke stains on the wall. The staff were friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

First time in a long time I encountered ashtrays placed outside rooms or smokers right outside rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
older motel but rooms recently upgraded WIFI Staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

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

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location. Quiet, clean beds. Its an older location but is great for a quick night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel but comfortable, price was fair for summer in BC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are run down and the staff wasn’t particularly friendly. Only stay here if you’re on a budget.

6/10 Okay

Reetika

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good for one time passing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good ... amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Stayed here for one night. Clean and comfortable with good proximity to Ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard ballantyne tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great I have stayed dozens of times good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff..clean rooms. Good kitchen. Very comfy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people who works there are very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin easy check out , every person is nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to all shops and convenience location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and tidy. Good location. Friendly staff and very attentive to your needs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommeded!! Love the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024