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The Bluebird Motel

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV

Overview of The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

2 out of 5
Guests rated this property 3.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

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

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal18 min walk
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital20 min walk
  • Popular LocationBeach Estates Park2 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)16 min drive

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About this area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, The Bluebird Motel is in a walkable area with good shopping. Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Protection Island reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 20 min walk
  • Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - 2 min drive
  • Beach Estates Park - 2 min drive
  • Bastion - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Zougla — 16 min walk
  • Bocca Café — 3 min drive
  • Bistro Taiyo — 3 min drive
  • La Stella Trattoria — 3 min drive
  • Sukkhothai Gourmet Restaurant — 3 min drive

About this property

The Bluebird Motel

Motel in Nanaimo, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
This smoke-free motel features free WiFi in public areas. All 29 rooms provide conveniences like living rooms and dining areas, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find coffee makers, free local calls, and free toiletries.
The Bluebird Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate living rooms. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, refrigerators, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Conveniences

  • No elevators

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Languages spoken

  • English

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Separate living room

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 10 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of CAD 10.00 per stay
2 per room
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet deposit: CAD 10.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 10 per pet, per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
No onsite parking is available
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

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)

Property is also known as

Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
Bluebird Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel
The Bluebird Motel Nanaimo
The Bluebird Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

3.2
Rating 5 - Excellent. 43 out of 388 reviews
5 - Excellent 11%
Rating 4 - Good. 132 out of 388 reviews
4 - Good 34%
Rating 3 - Okay. 115 out of 388 reviews
3 - Okay 30%
Rating 2 - Poor. 57 out of 388 reviews
2 - Poor 15%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 41 out of 388 reviews
1 - Terrible 11%

3.4/5

Cleanliness

3.4/5

Staff & service

2.9/5

Amenities

3.0/5

Property conditions & facilities
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2/5 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

3/5 Okay

the wifi kicked out around 10pm and i could not reconnect i did not want to call the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

2/5 Poor

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room has very strong smell since someone smoked in it before I check-in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

2/5 Poor

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Shower didn’t work,no hair dryers,one bed wasn’t attached to head board
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020