The Bluebird Motel
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About this property
The Bluebird Motel is a 2-star independent motel located in Nanaimo, BC, positioned within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. The property sits 1 mile from Beach Estates Park and 10.7 miles from Duke Point Ferry Terminal, offering convenient access to the region's transportation hubs and waterfront attractions.
The motel features 29 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a flat-screen television, complimentary wireless internet access, and cable programming. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Coffee and tea makers, along with phones offering free local calls, are standard in-room conveniences.
Guest amenities include complimentary wireless internet access throughout the property and a vending machine. The motel is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, a wheelchair-accessible registration desk, and accessible public washrooms. Pets are welcome, with a maximum of two pets permitted per room. Service animals are allowed and exempt from fees or restrictions.
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends to midnight, while check-out is at 11:00 AM. The front desk operates during limited hours. Please note that the motel has no elevators and does not provide rollaway beds or cribs. A professional property manager is on-site to assist guests during their stay.
Location & nearby attractions
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 1.5 km / 1 mi
Maffeo Sutton Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Beach Estates Park - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Bastion - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Old City Quarter - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Nanaimo Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Vancouver Island Military Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Casino Nanaimo - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
The OV Arts Centre - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Vancouver Island University - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Departure Bay Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Petroglyph Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Protection Island - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
The nearest airports are:
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 99.3 km / 61.7 mi
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57.8 km / 35.9 mi
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 59.9 km / 37.2 mi
The preferred airport for The Bluebird Motel is Nanaimo, BC (YCD).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
- Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
- Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees<
Know before you go
- Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.