The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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

Photo gallery for The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Balcony
Bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
Exterior
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$104
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct

Explore the area

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505 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC, V9S-4K1
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Suite

Highlights

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

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Highlights

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

Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

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

Two Queen Room

Highlights

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

About the area

Nanaimo

At The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Maffeo Sutton Park and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a vending machine. .With a stay at this Nanaimo motel, you'll be 16.7 km (10.4 mi) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

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

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

About this property

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Motel with a restaurant, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, a vending machine, and a garden are also featured at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
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 a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites on 18 Oct 2025 start from NZ$104.02, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

The closest beach to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites is Departure Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

No, The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites's onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.