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Located 385 metres from BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal, in central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is offers sea views of Newcastle Channel. Free WiFi and a fully equipped kitchen are featured in all suites.

the reception stayed open an extra 30 minutes because we were running late for check in which was really appreciated after a long drive in some heavy rain that put us behind. the room was spacious and I had the best nights sleep I had had yet in my 2 weeks of being in Canada, milk portions instead of dried milk was a treat. far better thanks so much

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8.5
Very good
562 reviews
Price from
£113
per night

Located in Vancouver’s Harbour City, The Spot offers free WiFi and is within walking distance to a coin-operated launderette. This property is a 1.5 km drive from Nanaimo city centre.

All rooms feature a microwave, a refrigerator, tea and coffee-making facilities. A kitchenette is also available in select rooms.

Great location, friendly staff. Would definitely stay again.

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8.2
Very good
816 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Featuring free WiFi, Departure Bay Motel is situated in Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Nanaimo Bastion. Free private parking is available on site.

Newcastle Island Marine Park is 2.1 km from Departure Bay Motel, while Nanaimo Museum is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Nanaimo Airport, 17 km from the property.

Very comfy rooms and everything we needed. Great location with a bus stop straight outside.

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7.4
Good
531 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Just 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay ferry terminal, Bluebird Motel is centrally located in Nanaimo. A microwave and a refrigerator are provided in each room. Free WiFi is included.

Free parking is available on site at this Nanaimo motel. Vending machines offering drinks are available.

I have never been so in love with a property as lovingly maintained and meticulously well-managed as this one. I am finding myself in a state of utter disbelief at the above and beyond service i experienced while visiting.

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6.6
Review score
316 reviews
Price from
£80
per night

This Nanaimo property is located 5 minutes’ drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. An on-site restaurant is available. Free Wi-Fi is included.

A microwave and tea and coffee making facilities are featured in each room at the Port-O-Call Inn. Cable TV is included. Free toiletries are provided.

The renovations were very nice, a lot of thought went into little extras that lost hotels don’t have, little extra touches. The pillows were amazing, and they had lots - whic is rare in hotels, the beds were clean and comfortable , I got a great sleep - which I never usually do!! There was a portable air conditioner in the bedroom and two fans in the main area that kept it cool. Semi private little decks outside with a chair and little box of flowers, a little elegant metal vanity in the bathroom with soaps and shampoos set on with a facecloth fanned out behind them, extra large towels on the clothes rack outside the bathroom (what hotel ever provides extra towels) it had a huge shower head so the shower was fantastic! This was way nicer than many 5 star hotels. So clean and refreshing. We were on foot, and it is located in walking distance to restaurants and amenities. Overall 5 star rating from me, I highly recommend this place and I will definitely be back!!!

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6.7
Review score
549 reviews
Price from
£71
per night

Located in Central Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, this motel is 10 minutes’ walk from the Great Canadian Casino. It features the on-site MGM Restaurant, which serves American cuisine.

Free Wi-Fi, cable TV and free local calls are included with every room at Harbour Light Motel. They are equipped with a refrigerator and furnished with a desk.

cleanest room I have EVER stayed in- and I’ve been in hotels around the globe. I believe it is newly renovated. bed was comfortable and linens great. pillows just right Microwave, coffee maker, nice tub, and very spacious

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7.3
Good
963 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

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Both travellers on the road and on a budget rely on motels for convenient stops with reasonable rates. Direct access to parking makes a motel an easy place to catch some sleep after a day of driving. The relatively smaller size of this accommodation type can also help to make check-in quick and easy.
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  • Avg. price/night: £80.94
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 531 reviews
    I have stayed at this motel a number of times as it is close to family members.
    Charlotte
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.75
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Clean motel and the bed was very comfortable
    Laura
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £80.94
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 814 reviews
    Good location, Kind staffs, clean and comfort room, free parking, quiet place
    유영 Yuyeong
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £91.83
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,034 reviews
    The attention to detail, quality towels with cute folding, not expected in this grade of motel. Hot showers, climate control in room, very comfortable. The simple, complementary continental breakfast was a nice surprise.
    Jeremy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.92
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 553 reviews
    Room is a very clean roadside motel suite with what is essentially two bedrooms and a bathroom between. Bed was comfortable. Perfect for an overnight by weary traveler.
    Gary
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.75
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Good coffee and coffee maker, nice ot have mini fridge and microwave and parking right outside our room. COMFORTABLE BED
    Marilyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £63.92
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 553 reviews
    The rooms were fairly clean and spacious. The kitchen contained pots, pans, chopping board and cutlery, everything that I needed for my stay. The bed was very comfortable. I loved how close everything was from the motel, less than 10 minute drive. The staff was very welcoming and friendly.
    Gina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.75
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Rooms and facilities were as to be expected from a 2-star motel, but the bathrooms were clean, beds were clean and comfortable, and the cleaners worked hard to get my room ready for me to check in early. Alan at the front desk was a lovely gentleman who went above and beyond to accommodate my multiple schedule changes and early check-in. Location was great (if you don't mind walking uphill) - close to downtown and an easy enough walk from the harbour and museums.
    J
    Jaimee
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £87.75
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 963 reviews
    Great stop off for ferry terminal, next to a restraint for food and drinks……discount on food for people staying at motel
    Mark
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £79.58
    6.6
    Scored 6.6
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 316 reviews
    Location was good. Lots of free parking for motel.
    Julian
    Young couple

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