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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with a restaurant, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Exterior
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

Map
505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Bastion
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Old City Quarter
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed sheets

Family Double Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room

Two Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is NZ$156
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Nanaimo

At The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Bastion. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. .Near this Nanaimo motel, you'll find Duke Point Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 2 min drive
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Carlos O'Bryan pub - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Motel with a restaurant, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites also features a terrace and a garden.

This Nanaimo motel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers 42 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower. Microwaves, fridges and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hungarian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SUSHI MOMIJI Japanese Res

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching 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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • 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 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; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Port-O-Call Inn Nanaimo
Port-O-Call Inn
Port-O-Call Nanaimo
The O Call & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites on 8 Mar 2025 start from NZ$139.34, 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 Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is Departure Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

No, The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 677 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 677 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 677 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 677 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 677 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

SUNG KYI

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred, Fort St. John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Awilda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Friendly staff, nice garden but noisy smokers room
For 2 different nights in two rooms.In both rooms the windows could not be closed completely (because of adaptation deficits with the new AC System. Thus the noise of the heavy traffic on the street nearby diminished the comfort greatly. Moreover the second room was filled with an unacceptable smoke-odor, which penetrated all my cloths within the open suitcase Obviously not enough care was taken to prevent smokers from smoking in or too close to the room. At the reception they were not aware of this situation - in both cases the friendly staff at the reception tried to help with air-fresh- spray ..and with taking out the AC System .. in order to be able to close the window at least. The back rooms further back behind the Greens of the nice garden with fountain -further away from the street .. might be somewhat better ( when they are smoke-free with closing windows (?))
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities
Overall, an average stay in all aspects. Nothing unexpected but also nothing extraordinary. The check-in process was easy. The front staff was nice. The property surroundings are alright but can seem sketchy to some. We didn't notice much except for the amazing authentic Korean restaurant next door. Dunno if there's anything else around. The room was neat which was good. It had functioning heating, cooling, hot water, cable tv, and wifi. Their windows face the walkway so privacy is challenging. Either don't mind the outside or keep curtains closed. The bed was alright except that ours constantly made this squeaky sound whenever we move, loose frame or headboard(?) It woke me up a few times from me myself moving and/or my partner. The bathroom didn't seem to have an operating vent fan but there was a window one could crack open. The room was clean in the general aspects but some details like window frame and nooks and crannies can use some more attention. A good hotel for the price and a short overnight stay on the road but not one I'd recommend for a staycation. Lower star hotels in the area and their prices have gone up which does not reflect what they offer so the difference between them and a higher end one should be greatly considered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff not there for 20 min when we checked in and very unfriendly!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Junikka

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Don

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and the room I stayed in was super clean. Housekeeping was great. Pretty decent price! The parking wasn’t too bad. Has air conditioning which is super nice! Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a little noisy for traffic and some guests outside. But an ok place for stay. Excellent front desk service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Did the job and was affordable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

8/10 Good

Danita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good price for good rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Loretta

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aircon is portable unit, wedged in a corner next to the window/bed so took the room a long time to cool down, and also noisy. Despite the no smoking signs someone was clearly smoking pot in the hallway in the middle of the night, which smelled strongly INSIDE our room. Not great especially for our young kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i slept well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap price for this time of the year (summer) in Nanaimo but clean, staff is nice. If your expecting anything but basic accommodations than this place isn’t for you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hyo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy - street, cars going by all night, portable A/C running due to hot weather. Did not feel safe around the property - traveling with family.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly alright for motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024