Buccaneer Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Cottage | Living area
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View | Private kitchen
Cottage | Private kitchen
Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 double beds)

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1577 Stewart Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4E3
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (2 double beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (1 king)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cottage

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

A stay at Buccaneer Inn places you in the heart of Nanaimo, within a 15-minute walk of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Beach Estates Park. .This motel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Old City Quarter - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Buccaneer Inn

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Buccaneer Inn offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils.

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

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Kitchens are outfitted with ovens and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and fans, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include concierge services, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 110627

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Buccaneer Inn Nanaimo
Buccaneer Nanaimo
Buccaneer Hotel Nanaimo
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Reviews

Buccaneer Inn Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 549 out of 858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 858 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Radovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, spacious unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Blu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next little motel walking distance to the Nanaimo Ferry terminal. Room was small especially tyhe bathroom but more tan enough for a short stay and the bed was very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

thanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A bit old. one bath did not have lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jesalyn

It is a good place to stay,spacious 3 bedrooms with eveything it’s just that,no housekeeping during our stay. The guy when we checked in just got our payment and gave the keysq
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is clean and the staff was lovely but it really needs an update and some air conditioning during the summer. Our room was stifling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav, West Vancouver

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our third stay over the span of 4 years. Excellent motel, great staff and service, clean room. Quiet location right by the water, very conveniently situated from the transportation standpoint, close to Downtown Nanaimo, and many restaurants and stores are within 10-15 min drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The suite is clean and comfortable, and the kitchen well equipped. The hotel is located close to the downtown and many attractions along the shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parvinder

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and amazing staff, would recommend 100percent , thanks to Danil for making my stat memorable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t be fooled by the exterior of this small motel. It’s a bit dated. But the quality inside our room was lovely. We had a suite that has a bedroom and a sitting area with a pull out couch. The furniture was basic but the sheets and towels were luxurious. There was soap and shampoo in refillable pump bottles and they were lovely. The youn man at reception was also very nice and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great little place

Great for a business trip. I'll definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Airdrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very much surprised when I checked in. For the price it was very good. They’ve done a great job fixing the place up. My only comment is that they need to clean the bathroom a little bit better I saw some hair on the floor and the tub could use a good scrubbing. But other than that, it was fantastic. I think that was a housekeeping issue that they probably should talk to their housekeeper about and probably will rectify. They seem very concerned about how people think of their motel.The view of the channel watching the sailboats go by was amazing. It does not have air air-conditioning, but you can just open up all the windows and enjoy the sea air.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Edmonton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Older property but is in good condition. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahirih

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Story-book motel charm; impeccable cleanliness; attentiveness to detail; excellent hosts! Cannot wait to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Accommodation was perfect. Kitchen was fully equipped. Friendly staff. If we are in Nanaimo again we would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the sea theme. It's a pretty old building and there a few things that could be fixed like the windows. The garden outside was wonderful to look at but definitely needs some TLC. Shower curtain needs washing. Overall though, I enjoyed my stay and staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very well laid out and comfortable. Room is small but very functional. I enjoyed staying there - Nick from San Diego.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff

Excellent customer service, comfortable beds, very clean room. It is on a busy route, so there is road noise if the windows are open. I would recommend ear plugs. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025