The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Front of property
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Free Wi-Fi in public areas and a vending machine are available at this motel.
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.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bluebird Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a few minutes from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
The Bluebird Motel offers its guests a vending machine. Public spaces have free WiFi.

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: 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 719 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 719 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 719 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 85 out of 719 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 719 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
A little tight for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vladimir

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and clean. Staff was great and very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Kitchen was poorly stocked, even with the basics. Noticed a foul smell as soon as we walked in
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepanshu, Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samreet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like how parking is
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brook

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with partner
First time in a long time I encountered ashtrays placed outside rooms or smokers right outside rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Kitin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Charanjit Singh- Kamcraft kitchen cabinets

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Arjuna

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veralynne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It wasnt as disgusting as the bluebird motel in port alberni. Be mindful of which one u stay at. Great stay.. aside from TRYING to keep quiet due to the 2babies right below us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard ballantyne tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I’m in town clean quite and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
older motel but rooms recently upgraded WIFI Staff were awesome
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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