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The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

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

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 56.2 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Nanaimo

At The Bluebird Motel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. .With a stay at this Nanaimo motel, you'll be 17.2 km (10.7 mi) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal.
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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
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Bluebird Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Front desk (limited hours)
The Bluebird Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, fridges and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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

  • Daily housekeeping

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 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

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: CAD 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Bluebird Motel?

The Bluebird Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 21 Sept 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bluebird Motel on 5 Oct 2024 start from NZ$154.68, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Bluebird Motel?

The closest beach to The Bluebird Motel is Departure Bay Beach (3.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bluebird Motel?

No, The Bluebird Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bluebird Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 584 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 584 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

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
At check in, the lady at the front desk was super nice. Room was clean. House keeping lady was very friendly and accommodating. Great atmosphere,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xingniu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
close to all shops and convenience location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarabjeet

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very easy check-in and check-out. Clean room!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sheri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet night and spacious in the family suite. The couch needs a very thorough cleaning as it was quite dirty. The shower is very short.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aaron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid this hell-hole at all cost, sleep outside!
This has got to be the worst place I've ever stayed I'm glad I came to cancel after the first day because I don't have known they require daily inspections and it imposed room service everyday so they can check on you and the condition of your room. I would have never agreed to these conditions had I been made aware of them prior to reservation. Management was rude judgmental, prejudiced negatively biased, argumentative and openly hostile towards us! When I refused to have our privacy violated they threatened to call the cops and even said that they were on their way when we were checking out. It's obvious to me this is by far the seediest motel in Nanaimo and they outright lied to me by saying every hotel or motel has the same rule yet I've never heard of it anywhere before! Unless you want the skid row experience avoid this property and you can enjoy the ignorance of how bad a motel stay really can be...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our last night there was a screaming child running around outside our room between 1130PM and12:30 AM and than continued to run wild on the balcony on the 2nd level which went on for another half an hr. We werent sure if they were guests or not but it was a very unpleasant end to our stay. I commend the housekeeper who we believe lives there, that came out and tried to difuse the situation the best she could. Other than that everything was enjoyable. We would have liked more service with towels, we had to find them a few times to removed used ones and get new ones. We were there for 6 nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina, Surrey

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved my stay at the bluebird. I was so happy to find they supplied pots, pans, utensils, plates, etc.. I cant wait to stay there again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melbert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

Travelled with family
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

Gerid

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was super happy to find a place that allowed me to pay damage deposit in cash as I don't have a credit card. Was also super flexible with extending my stay another night
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Manpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Just ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Darleen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Sukhjinder

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we reached to the front office, the lady in the front had attitude and when I asked for a blanket- she was like “why”, unprofessional and need to improve customer service skills for paying customer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dhanvinder

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiva Kumar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean space, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kathe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
One night so all good cuz we needed to sleep. The beds are fine, but pullout couch should be replaced
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Navin nair

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023