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The Bluebird Motel

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

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
  • Subway
    2 min walk
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    3 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1004)
The price is €88
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Free WiFi 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.

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

  • 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

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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
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The Bluebird Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 155 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 601 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 601 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

ASHISH

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Shelly

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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