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

7.0 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
The current price is CNY614
CNY713 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - unspecified
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • 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
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 2.2 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
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk

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.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great place

Great location, close to everything. The room was functional and the bed very comfortable. Excellent price, and the staff were friendly and welcoming
Rainy, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Cute Resting Spot

The accommodations were clean and the beds were comfy. This is a great spot if you have a dog and want to be within walking distance of the waterfront, plenty of food options, gas or any last minute shopping if your headed north or to camp.
Chanequa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Tawny, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Katy, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pleasantly surprised!!

Pleasantly surprised by the hotel. Have driven by it many times and would not have considered staying there, but it was clean, staff were helpful and the price was great comparatively to other options. We booked in a panic and only hoped for the best, and were very happy with the overall stay. Would consider staying again.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I think the price was really good for the accommodations. They were clean and it was a nice place to stay for the night.
Lorna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was so kind, the owner was fabulous, she’s really a star! Staff was great too! We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come visit again!!!!!
Ashley, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Clean
Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice
Savannah, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kelly, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet room with a sweet view

The room was really clean and well decorated. The art on the walls was the best of any hotel/motel I have stayed in. The coffee machine was rather far from the plug, but that was remedied by moving some things around. I found the bed a bit hard, and the pillows too. But we absolutely loved the view from the window (that opened!). The train tracks (but not the train) were behind the motel and there were trees too. It was sweet and we spent some time enjoying that. Our room was quiet.
Phyllis, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Like how parking is
Susan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Kitin, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Kitchen was poorly stocked, even with the basics. Noticed a foul smell as soon as we walked in
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Deepanshu, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

First time in a long time I encountered ashtrays placed outside rooms or smokers right outside rooms
Colin, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Never again.

The bed was broken, slanted towards the middle. The hot water in the bathroom didn’t work. People knocking on door at 1:45 in the morning. Manager not friendly!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, great housekeeping
Bonnie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Nicole, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

6/10 Good

good for one time passing stay
Reetika, 1-night trip