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The Bluebird Motel

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

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Front of property
Living area
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is RM395
RM459 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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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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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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/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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 Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 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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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 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.

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

As of 13 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on 16 Jul 2025 start from RM 395.44, 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 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. 123 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 635 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

10/10

Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

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

Great staff. Accommodating. Clean and very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

8/10

A little tight for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Clean room bathroom towels
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

No staff available in the reception area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Like how parking is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

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

4/10

Nobody came to clean and garbage and ac was not installed in room but it was in living area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10

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

older motel but rooms recently upgraded WIFI Staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Friendly staff, great housekeeping
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Very convenient location. Quiet, clean beds. Its an older location but is great for a quick night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Older hotel but comfortable, price was fair for summer in BC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10

good for one time passing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

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