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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Two Queen Room
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area
Exterior
Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View | Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Two Queen Room

  • Partial ocean view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Classic Suite

  • Partial ocean view
  • 27 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Nanaimo

With a stay at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. .This motel is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park.

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Old City Quarter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers 42 accommodations. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 42 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Momji 310 serving guests of The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites.
Momji 310 - Onsite family restaurant.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Momji 310

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (9:00 AM - 11:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Port-O-Call Inn Nanaimo
Port-O-Call Inn
Port-O-Call Nanaimo
The O Call & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Motel Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 279 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 846 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very ni
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Donald

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no lights in my room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaismeen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very disappointing stay. The room was completely different from the pictures shown online. It had a strong unpleasant smell and was very poorly maintained. The bed sheets were dirty and had hair on them, which made it feel unhygienic and unsafe to stay. Overall, the property was not clean and did not meet basic standards. I was extremely uncomfortable and had to request a refund. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine, though unusually styled. Pictures hung up with a screw going right through the canvas, not placed anywhere logical on the wall etc. Not a big deal by any means, but odd enough to warrant a raised eyebrow on initial inspection of the room. No towels in the bathroom, had to grab backup from living area storage. Checking in was easier said than done, the desk wasn’t manned even 10 mins after 4, when the signage said the desk was staffed from 9-5.
Screw through the top of the canvas, also very cooked at first.
Placement was odd, pic should have been hung above the queen bed in this room.
The only table and chair in the room, note the chairs bar height and you wouldn’t be able to sit facing the table with this chair.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cylvia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and as always the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sabrina

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ramir

Noisy location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is a rooming house. 6/10 for maintenance. Staff was amazing. Spend more and get some sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Asked if cooking was available was told yes so we upgraded to a suite..no pots or pans are included.so you cant cook we were told we needed to supply them despite paying extra for a kitchenette room came with one towel and a couple of small towels.We asked for more towels and still didn't get any until the next evening when we requested them again. We arrive to our hotel room and could not get in because the battery had died for the door lock. We asked for a refund and were denied.They told us we could do something for our next visit.We informed them.We wouldn't be having a next visit. Lots of less than desirable people in the area and staying in the hotel.Lots of noise, police and drug activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepthi

Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Samantha

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower drain was clogged with hair The walls dis little to stop the traffic noise
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the reviews before booking and thought "How bad can it really be?" Fights outside our room at midnight for two hours. Furniture being thrown around in the adjacent room. The manager told US to call the cops who took away the drunken neighbours. I got my answer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, pet friendly and the staff is so nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful room service staff as well as the reception. Room and the futniture are clean but the bathroom was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

👍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean. The staff were very Amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harmanmeet

Travelled with partner
Room is not clean and tidy. Worst service we wait there for 2 hour to return the key and also called so many times but no one answered the call and no one is there were soo late because of them. Very very bad service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, good freindly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sanjot

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was polite and accomodating. Room was clean and good for what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025