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
7.07.0 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 ₩123,660
₩123,660
₩143,446 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)
7.67.6 out of 10
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9 reviews
(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
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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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 - 2 min drive
White Sails Brewing - 2 min drive
Tim Hortons - 20 min walk
Shanghai City Restaurant - 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
More about this property
VISIBILITY
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
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
LOB_HOTELS
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
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
MONETIZATION_ON
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
HELP_OUTLINE
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 19 minutes' walk from Maffeo Sutton Park.
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The Bluebird Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Service staff
Bed
Location
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Value
Ferry terminal
Bathtub
Building
Reviews
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
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
Rainy, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2025
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
Chanequa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
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
Greg, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2025
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
Jason, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2025
I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
richard ballantyne tara
richard ballantyne tara, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 23, 2025
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
Kelly, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 27, 2025
Nice
Savannah
Savannah, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 17, 2025
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
Phyllis, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 23, 2025
Kitchen was poorly stocked, even with the basics. Noticed a foul smell as soon as we walked in
Ryan
Ryan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 18, 2025
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
Kitin, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 30, 2025
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 19, 2025
First time in a long time I encountered ashtrays placed outside rooms or smokers right outside rooms
Colin
Colin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
older motel but rooms recently upgraded
WIFI
Staff were awesome
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 26, 2025
👍
Nicole
Nicole, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
Friendly staff, great housekeeping
Bonnie
Bonnie, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 30, 2024
Older hotel but comfortable, price was fair for summer in BC.
troy
troy, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2024
good for one time passing stay
Reetika
Reetika, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2024
Very convenient location. Quiet, clean beds. Its an older location but is great for a quick night.
Brooke
Brooke, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2024
Staff is great I have stayed dozens of times good value
richard ballantyne tara
richard ballantyne tara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Everything was good ... amazing staff
Antonio
Antonio, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2024
It was great
Halina
Halina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 15, 2024
Stayed here for one night. Clean and comfortable with good proximity to Ferry terminal.
Jackie
Jackie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
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
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Great staff..clean rooms. Good kitchen. Very comfy.
Twila
Twila, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 21, 2024
The rooms are run down and the staff wasn’t particularly friendly. Only stay here if you’re on a budget.