We value your privacy
Hotels.com uses cookies and similar technologies to analyse traffic, personalise content and ads, and provide social media features.
Learn more and adjust settingsOpens in a new windowThe Bluebird Motel
Convenient for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
- Free WiFi
- Collect stamps
- Price Guarantee
From
£77
Restrictions related to your trip
COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival. Check restrictions for your trip.Opens in a new window
6.6.Good.188 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
Nice and clean, huge room, good facilities. Friendly staff. Although it worked for us and…
Aug 6, 2018
the wifi kicked out around 10pm and i could not reconnect i did not want to call the…
Jan 20, 2021
Enhanced health and safety measures
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.- Property is cleaned with disinfectant
- Staff wear personal protective equipment
- Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
- Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
- Social distancing measures are in place
- Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
Guests rated location
Convenient18 positive mentions
Easy parking13 positive mentions
Quiet10 positive mentions
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Non-smoking
- Air Conditioning
Property highlights
Main amenities
- 29 smoke-free guestrooms
- Daily housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Limited hour front desk
- Free WiFi
For families
- Private bathroom
- Separate dining area
- Number of living rooms
- Premium TV channels
- Television
- Free toiletries
What’s around
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18-minute walk
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20-minute walk
- Beach Estates Park - 22-minute walk
- Bastion - 27-minute walk
- Brechin Lanes - 29-minute walk
- Nanaimo Museum - 29-minute walk
Book this property and collect stamps after your stay
Remember, collect 10 stamps, get 1 reward* night
Enter dates for 2 guests
- Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
- Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
- Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)
- Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Kitchen
- Suite, 1 Bedroom
Location
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18-minute walk
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20-minute walk
- Beach Estates Park - 22-minute walk
What’s around
Landmarks
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18-minute walk
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20-minute walk
- Beach Estates Park - 22-minute walk
- Bastion - 27-minute walk
- Brechin Lanes - 29-minute walk
- Nanaimo Museum - 29-minute walk
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 36-minute walk
- Departure Bay Beach - 41-minute walk
- Protection Island - 44-minute walk
- Vancouver Island University - 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
- Frank Crane Arena - 2.6 mi / 4.1 km
Getting around
- Nanaimo, BC (YCD) 16-min drive
- Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) 3-min drive
- Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) 83-min drive
- Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) 52-min drive
At a glance
Size
- 29 rooms
- Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
- COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine on arrival.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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 cots (infant beds)
Pets
- Pets allowed*
- Restrictions apply*
- 2 per room
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
- No on-site parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Other information
- Smoke-free property
At the motel
Services
- Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
- Number of buildings/towers: 2
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Languages Spoken
- English
In the room
Home comforts
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
Things to enjoy
- Separate dining area
- Number of living rooms
Freshen up
- Private bathroom
- Bath with shower
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer (on request)
Be entertained
- Flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
Stay connected
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
Food and drink
- Fridge (on request)
- Microwave (on request)
More
- Daily housekeeping
Small print
Also known as
- Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
- Bluebird Motel
- Bluebird Nanaimo
- The Bluebird Motel Motel
- The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
- The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo
Optional extras
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay
Policies
For details on pet restrictions, contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a smoke detector on site.
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.
Contactless checkout is available.
This property accepts credit cards.
Mandatory fees
Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
FAQs
- Yes, The Bluebird Motel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
- This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitiser, social distancing measures are in place and personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
- Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Bluebird Motel.
- Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 per room. There's a charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay.
- You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
6.6.Good.188 verified Hotels.com guest reviews
- 4.0.Fair
The room has very strong smell since someone smoked in it before I check-in.
Aman, 4 night business trip, Oct 5, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 4.0.Fair
Shower didn’t work,no hair dryers,one bed wasn’t attached to head board
Carole, 1 night family trip, Sep 7, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 2.0.Poor
Drug deals were happening right outside our door, the door was missing part of the frame and just barely locked. floor and beds filthy. we left after two hours. no refund.
Larry, 1 night trip, Jul 14, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 8.0.Very good
We could get on time because we took the last ferry. Next day the person in charge D allowed us to stay to sleep for a few hours. That was great for us
Jen, 1 night romance trip, Jul 4, 2020
Verified Expedia guest review
- 4.0.Fair
Not a good choice
The front desk was unfriendly and sloppy. The room was very dingy. Opened the hide a bed to find crumbs all over. Under mattress was used napkin and lighter. Yuck!
1 night family trip, Mar 5, 2020
Verified Hotels.com guest review
- 6.0.Good
a lady at the front desk was super nice and friend. A motel was old and did not look like it is been taking a good care of. cheap!! so don't expect too much. BTW. it was just right next to railroad.
CARL, 1 night family trip, Dec 29, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 10.0.Exceptional
Nice, clean, quiet. I always stay there when visiting Nanaimo.
Jp, 1 night trip with friends, Oct 27, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
Convenient location for the activities we had planned. Being on the main road in Nanaimo, you are very aware of the traffic noise.
Steve, 1 night romance trip, Oct 23, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 2.0.Poor
It was awful! What a dump! For what you paid and where else you could stay for the price! Will never be back! Place is falling apart. We stayed for 3 nights in the family suite and not once did someone clean our room or take out the garbage. The owners sit and smoke at the front door all day. It was honestly the worst motel my family has ever stayed in! AWFUL!!!
2 night family trip, Oct 14, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review
- 6.0.Good
Good location and staff. Very basic old motel. Little noisy in area
2 night family trip, Oct 11, 2019
Verified Expedia guest review