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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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

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Combined shower/tub, towels
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area | TV
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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, offers a serene retreat with its garden and restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi in public areas, unwind on the terrace or enjoy amenities like smoke-free premises and microwaves upon request; guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (5)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea maker
$62 nightly
The total price is $72
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees

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Classic Suite

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 286 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 251 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Two Queen Room | Bed sheets

Two Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 251 sq ft
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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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 (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 2 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 51 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 82 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chick To Sea Express - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites puts you just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Special features

Dining

Momji 310 - Onsite family restaurant.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

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

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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

Does The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites and nearby?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Momji 310.

What's the area around The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites like?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is located a short 12-minute walk from Maffeo Sutton Park.

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Reviews

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Bed
Air conditioning
Ferry
Location
Value
Bathroom
Amenities
Refrigerator

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Always friendly staff. It is a good stay for the price.
Louis, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Seedy Town

The price was reasonable, the motel is pretty aged, no air-conditioning. The room next to us had a prostitute staying with 2 or more men coming and going. Just a seedy area.
Daniel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Okay for a night before catching the ferry

Staff were friendly and let me greet their dog. Our room -2 bedroom- was clean and comfortable. Be aware that there is an additional $38 fee for taxes and services that is added when you arrive. Hotels.com says all fees included but they’re not. Also, if you plan on cooking, the efficiency kitchen doesn’t have any pots or pans.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice and helpful.
Claudia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel staff are great.
Sasha, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Front desk staff was absolutely outstanding way to go girls!!!!
dave, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location for early morning ferry, but
Louis, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible place. Avoid staying at this place.

This place stinks, very rude front desk (Omar). We left the property with in an hour due to its inhabitable condition. We booked 2 rooms for 3 nights but ended up not even staying for the day. They still charged 1 night for 2 rooms. I understand they might have strict cancellation policy but the place have to be habitable. I have small kids with asthma and this place is dangerous.
Pruthvi, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

It had beds and we did sleep

We were greeted by a welcoming daddy long legs on the wall. The room was reasonably clean unless you looked under the beds. The burn marks on the table gave it a rustic feel. The stick in the open sliding window gave a faint sence of security. The premium HVAC system included a fan on the desk and an AC unit on the floor with a hose out the window. We had the VIP suite on the second floor closest to the road for maximum noise. The courtyard has a large non-functioning fountain.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

New owner, hopefully renovations coming for the garden court, otherwise nostalgic in a 70's mexico way.
Susan SCC, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!!
Darryl, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Poorly Renovated’70s Motel Just don’t stay there
Ken, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very run down. Mattress and pillows lumpy. Worst of all bottom sheet on bare, old mattress. No mattress pad. The sheet was too small and we had to get up multiple times to try to fit it back on. Curtains too long on floor but let light in insides. Lots of road noise. Bare bulbs in bathroom light. Outside cement dirty.
Rita, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Amber, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

This was legitimately the most disgusting place I have ever stayed. Everything was dirty, the toilet was taped together, and the bedding had tons are hard crusty spots.
Crunchy spot on the comforter. There were multiple.
Kristen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed for one night. The room was clean with coffee machine and mini fridge. Pretty quiet overall. Easy check in. Would stay again
Crystal, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

There was no garbage or recycling disposal in the room. Also no coffee available. The location is convenient and the price is reasonable.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access, clean set up.
Phil, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I didn’t stay. Room was incomplete from upgrades
Dave, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

What wasn't to like? Beautiful view.
Fielding, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

not really clean
Abdulzhiger, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not enough towels, door would not close very well.
Bertram, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

great place to stay
Grant, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and inexpensive.
Steven, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

a little bit Noisy
guo, 1-night trip