The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property

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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

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    19 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    20 min walk
  • Bastion
    3 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    3 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

With a stay at The Bluebird Motel in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. .This motel is 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Beach Estates Park.

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 (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 in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Bluebird Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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 available

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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
Bluebird Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 600 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 600 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 Excellent

Zain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Zar

Not much
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

ASHISH

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
They thought there are only 2 guests and after seeing us they made arrangements Room and location is ok But service not that fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were terribly uncomfortable 😣
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cornelia, Port Moody

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean but otherwise old and worn. For $150 I expect more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean for a motel. Everything you need. Old furniture but okay for the price. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mandy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Philomena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with group
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

Jie

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

Carl

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia Anne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at 1:30 in the morning. Key was left for us but had to wake owner up. She was great. Clean room and large for 5 people. Would have stayed longer and would book again if I was on Vancouver Island. Close to ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

troy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel in an older area of Nanaimo. Fair price for summer in BC.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

troy

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

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

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

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was good well maintained property The electrical issue Had excellent customer service had the room key ready an understood situation during the ferry landing on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024