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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with a restaurant, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Balcony
Bed sheets
Exterior
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$249
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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Bed sheets

Family Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Queen Room

Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room

Two Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1

What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Carlos O'Bryan pub - ‬18 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
A terrace, a garden and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Hungarian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • SUSHI MOMIJI Japanese Res

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Wednesday (8:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Thursday - Saturday (8:30 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (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:

  • Administrative fee: 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 30 mi (48 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites on 1 Sept 2025 start from AU$137.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

This motel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 749 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, the garden in the middle is quite zen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in was ok the property was in disarray
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
T
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgraded my room , and it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older and basic hotel. Has some wear but it is clean and comfortable. We just needed a place to sleep after a late flight. Owner is great - efficient and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Mindy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you get what you pay for, this inexpensive motel is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

dave

Liked: Amenities
Front desk staff was absolutely outstanding way to go girls!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location for early morning ferry, but
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave Tetz Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Parking is quite limited at this hotel. The parking lot is smaller and not well equipped for larger pickup trucks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is place isn't so cheap anymore and is quite rundown. Damaged walls, unfinished repairs, broken fixtures, microwave from the 80's, no coffee maker. Garbage on hotel ground, moldy/dirty patio furniture. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a little trouble with the check in getting the correct room, and the key to work with the room, but the staff was incredibly responsive and helpful in fixing the issue! They were great! That is not a complaint at all…quite the opposite, they were great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan SCC

Liked: Staff & service
New owner, hopefully renovations coming for the garden court, otherwise nostalgic in a 70's mexico way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved this place, it was amazing, honestly! There was some damages to the walls when i got there and some patch work that needed painting. But i was so looking forward to a warm bath. And then i find the drains been broken. Other than that it was bad. Maybe a rug under the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

The water was shut off
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poorly Renovated’70s Motel Just don’t stay there
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside of property is filthy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed there 2 nights. There was no room service and I came back to dirty towels, unmade beds and trash bins still full after a day of travel. There was also an issue with the pet deposit. The front desk staff were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
These accommodations are a disappointment. People are cooking outside their rooms and doors are left open. TV remote or service is terrible . It’s too bad …
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Callan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room provided had several holes in the bathroom door covered with tape. The room was in disrepair and unclean. I felt unsafe and I did not stay in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t stay. Room was incomplete from upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no garbage or recycling disposal in the room. Also no coffee available. The location is convenient and the price is reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night. The room was clean with coffee machine and mini fridge. Pretty quiet overall. Easy check in. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025