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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
Front of property
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is $87
includes taxes & fees
$75 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive

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

Hotel size

  • 29 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

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.
This property accepts credit cards.
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 20 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Rebecca, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

BBMt
Brian, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Didn’t love it so didn’t stay as I felt uneasy and unsafe! Travelling by myself I didn’t have a good feeling about things. People shooting up in parking lot strong door of marijauna drifting in my room in the hour I stayed
Shannon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Philip, 3-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

SOFA BED NEED NEW ONE
THEY NEED A NEW SOFA BED IT WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND SANK IN QUITE DEEP WHILE USIONG THE BED OTHERWISE WE ENJOYED IT
Bonita, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Bonita, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5 Stars
Ignore any and all bad reviews, the Bluebird motel was so clean, the bedding was clean, and the reviews complaining about noise I don’t understand as the white noise being generated by the AC was enough to be able to relax and sleep in peace. You get the bang for your buck. Check in process was great too, the woman was very kind as well. Very close to things to do in Nanaimo, great location. I’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Zain, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

It’s good place
Ana, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Not much
Zar, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Alfred, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

They thought there are only 2 guests and after seeing us they made arrangements Room and location is ok But service not that fine
ASHISH, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

The beds were terribly uncomfortable 😣
Christina, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Absolutely clean but otherwise old and worn. For $150 I expect more.
Cornelia, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The staff seemed very helpfully and were extremely nice and inviting. The downside to a family that is non smoking was there was constant smoke smell. Luckily our one bedroom had no smoke smell, but the kitchen/living area my kids stayed in was pretty yucky. The upkeep of the place is wonderful, just smoky
Gabrielle, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very clean for a motel. Everything you need. Old furniture but okay for the price. Very nice staff.
Genevieve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mandy, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Kitchenette available including stove, fridge, microwave, sink, and all utensils you would need. They dont like late check-ins. Somethings were in need of repair, like door knobs. Cheaper priced for the area.
Shelly, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Stayed here for one night. Clean and comfortable with good proximity to Ferry terminal.
Jackie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Clean sheets and appliances, unfortunately the smell of Pine Sol in the room was toxic. I had to open the windows to get fresh air. AC in the room too loud, and temp control was broken. The motel is minutes from the ferry terminal, the only reason we chose to book a room there.
Philomena, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very neat and tidy. Good location. Friendly staff and very attentive to your needs.
David, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy checkin easy check out , every person is nice
Jie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff..clean rooms. Good kitchen. Very comfy.
Twila, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good
Carl, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Patricia Anne, 1-night family trip
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