The Bluebird Motel

Motel convenient to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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December 2025

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January 2026

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)

Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker - The Bluebird Motel (Nanaimo)

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Air conditioning
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

$101 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Tomorrow

Dec 13 - Dec 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - unspecified

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - unspecified

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Cable channels

33 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

Good

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen

Highlights

Separate dining area

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Flat-screen TV

Sofa bed - double

Separate bedroom

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

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

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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Free WiFi
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$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026

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About the neighborhood

995 Terminal Ave N., Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K3

What's nearby

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
Bastion - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Nanaimo Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 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

‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬20 min walk
‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk

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.

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
- Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 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

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

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.