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Castaway Motel

2.0 star property
Motel convenient to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi
Standard Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Feel at home (4)

  • Kitchenette
  • Premium TV channels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free self parking

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Map
205 N. Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4J4

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 16.4 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) - 22.2 miles/35.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Milton Street Public House - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Castaway Motel

Castaway Motel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Free perks include WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Castaway Motel
Castaway Motel Nanaimo
Castaway Nanaimo
Castaway Motel Motel
Castaway Motel Nanaimo
Castaway Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Castaway Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Castaway Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Castaway Motel?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Castaway Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (2-min drive) is nearby.
Does Castaway Motel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
What's the area around Castaway Motel like?
Castaway Motel is a short 16-minute walk from Old City Quarter and 16 minutes' walk from Bastion.

Castaway Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Okay right now
It was an older motel that was in the process of remodeling and was lacking some of the furniture. I asked the manager for a microwave and he loaned his. He has only been there 2 1/2 months and working hard to improve the place.
Ned, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Room(s) were very bare. Just a bed. No electrical outlets except for the TV, and microwave. The one bedroom had one, and it didn’t work. Maybe under construction, but very lacking!!
Mary, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The room needed a lot of work. The bathroom floor was dirty, the shower taps were loose, and it was obvious that the owners had not spent any money on the motel for decades. The photo suggests that it is old but reasonably well cared for, but this is deceptive.
Nancy, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Run down and unsafe
Mold in bathroom No hot water can’t shower Rough neighbourhood Wifi doesn’t work Needs to be totally renovated Poor value for money paid Clerk was friendly, clean sheets and nothing negative towards her. Avoid it.
Doug, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

2017 Roadtrip
Rooms smelt musty. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not bad.
Not bad.
Roberto, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

this motel is easy to find. but cars noise effect
this motel is easy to find. but cars noise effect my sleep overnight. only make the cup of coffee but not tea.
Dewey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Filthy...
We did not have any idea that a hotel could be so bad. When we were checked in, that place had too much smoke smell. We stayed here just for one night. The room and the washroom had intolerable bad smell (like dead rat). In washroom there were no hot water supply. No toiletries. We used our own sleeping bag for sleeping due to unhygienic environment. We were waiting for the sunrise so that we can leave this filthy room as soon as possible. This hotel listing must be removed from the Expedia.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

terrible bugs
The room itself is good. But there are some terrible bugs which could bite you when you are sleeping can cause itch for days.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Crooks!! Didn't answer door and gave no refu
We booked with hotels.com we arrived at about 2am and no one there. they did not answer the phone or door bell.We could here their phone ringing through the glass door. Called hotels.com who tried to call with no answer. They did not provide us this service at all and refuse to give us a refund. They are crooks. NO ONE should ever ever stay here! I will probably never use hotels.com either someone needs to be held responsible if they don't provide you the service. Very very disappointed in how they can rip people off.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap room
Room was ok... Privacy was an issue as when u open the door anybody outside can see who is on the bed. Bed very squeaky. Overall the room was clean and bed comfortable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

it's a nice place to stay over night
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Inexpensive but very very clean
I would definitely go back. For the price, excellent. Extremely clean.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

First time there was good .
Found this place very affordable and clean . Will be back here again next time I need a hotel in this immediate area .
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Take a pass on this place
There was a mouse in the bathtub. Someone had done repairs in the bathroom, painted or caulked over the bad job and now there is grime in the lousy repair.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Weekend getaway
Great if you are not in the room too much. The bed was comfortable but the couch not as much. It was the perfect location for us near the ferry terminal and the disc golf course.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Value stop, conveniently placed.
Cheaper motel in an older section of town, right on the road. It is definitely old, a bit run down but everything was clean and it worked. The bed was good enough to sleep upon but the couch hurt my back to sit on for more than five minutes.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good Value
Clean, comfortable and basic. The rooms had everything you need, and the couple at the front desk were nice and helpful. Easy walk to downtown.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Will never comeback
Bed is uncomfortable. The place is smelly. Microwave is dirty. Front desk doesn't know anything about hospitality industry. Place are rusty. Will never come back
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Clean and quiet motel
Pretty clean and quiet motel. Lived there for three days, towels and accessories were replaced daily.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel is close to everything
They are trying to up grade but they should complete one thing before staring another. Didn't clean my room daily.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review