The Bluebird Motel  

Minutes from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a short drive to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, this Nanaimo motel sits close to Beach Estates Park and the city centre. Pet-friendly and family-friendly, it’s a practical base for island ferries and nearby attractions.

Recently renovated, the 29-room motel features large rooms and suites with new beds, flat-screen TVs and updated bathrooms. Some units offer kitchenettes or family-suite layouts; rooms include coffee/tea makers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers and phones with free local calls.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout, free on-site parking and a vending machine keep things simple and convenient. Pet-friendly policies and roomy suites make this a good choice for families, teams or road-trippers.

Front desk staffed during limited hours and complimentary Wi‑Fi keep you connected. Phones with free local calls and ample parking add practical convenience for short stays or work stops.

Rooms come with coffee/tea makers and some suites have kitchenettes for light cooking. A short walk brings you to nearby coffee shops, quick-service outlets and local eateries for easy breakfasts and island flavours.