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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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Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area | TV
Combined shower/tub, towels
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
The current price is NT$1,952
NT$2,264 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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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

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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

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

Nanaimo is home to The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.
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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 (YCD) - 15 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

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:
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • 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

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

Property 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

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

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 2025/9/27, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites on 2025/10/26 start from NT$1,952, excluding 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.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out 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 mi (2 km).

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The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 784 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 784 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 784 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 784 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 784 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

10/10 Excellent

Syed Kshaf Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely employees.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel rates much more reasonable than others.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Tastefully updated. Friendly, helpful staff. Good, calm environment with fellow guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

It was good enough for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pushwinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Pam

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a late arrival and was unable to check in as phone number was not connecting. Had to find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were good too bad they have to work in that environment and setting. Please ensure staff defrost the fridge/ freezer periodically
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

wen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
not like because it is very close the main road.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee tea was open packages open tea bags no proper servuces it was so noisy i should have just stayed at a shelter shd quite honestly too i was in a pet ropm no pets the bed moved the whole place wasnt proper didnt seem like presentable to walk in nothing was refreshed in it serviettes ect supplies for the stay for shower tea was justbagsno coffee ect n no creamer also too thet kept pulling then putting in the deposit than took it again ☹️
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken leg on the chair, filthy window screen in bathroom, only 1 out of 4 lightbulbs in bathroom worked, no hairdryers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beyond basic. The grounds are dirty and unkept. The hotel is very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Authur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a late check in and they were in constant communication with me
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sasha

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

4/10 Poor

Susan

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

4/10 Poor

can

You need to keep your beds more clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tim

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

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty hairs on the bed sheets the quilt was dirty, hair in the bath tub the room stunk like sweat. The pictures on this site do not look like that. They would not refund my money. There was one small towel only. This place is disgusting i slept with my clothes on. Never will i book this way again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outside is super cute and the staff was really nice, but the inside of the property is very run down and there was black mold all over the ceiling. Especially in the bathroom. Bathroom mat was covered in mold. Only stayed for 1 night to catch an early ferry
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Louis

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