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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Guests plan their day with confidence at this motel where the attentive staff creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers needing a comfortable base

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The Bluebird Motel provides a convenient resting spot near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Travelers appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while the genuinely helpful staff consistently earns positive mentions from those who have stayed here.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM350
RM406 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan

Room options

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Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 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 - double
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Nanaimo is home to The Bluebird Motel. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Bastion
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nanaimo Museum
    4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drip Coffee | Social
    20 min walk
  • McDonald's
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    20 min walk
  • Burger King
    6 min walk

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

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  • Free Wi-Fi
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The price is RM290
RM336 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

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

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

As of 23 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on 30 Jan 2026 start from RM 350.31, excluding 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 mile (2 km) of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Maffeo Sutton Park and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 734 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 734 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 734 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 734 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 734 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, pet friendly, and for being on the old island highway it is quite quiet. Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria Cristina

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

Christine

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

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
True pet friendly environment. I will go back again next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is good and clean.staff very nice and very helpful. Weather jikk me e r
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Delene

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

8/10 Good

Maryann

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

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I think the price was really good for the accommodations. They were clean and it was a nice place to stay for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

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

8/10 Good

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An older motel but it met or exceeded our expectations. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Atul

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

8/10 Good

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Accommodating. Clean and very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Staff & service
Desk staff extremely kind and helpful. I could hear noise from guests above and beside my room. I had asked for a quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee-Ann

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

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

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to ferry, clean room and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Tim

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