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Castaway Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Mountain view
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi
Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 15 min drive

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

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Castaway Motel provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
Room features
All guest rooms at Castaway Motel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves
  • Premium channels, coffee/tea makers and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Castaway Motel Nanaimo
Castaway Nanaimo
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Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castaway Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Castaway Motel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaway Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Castaway Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Old City Quarter and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Castaway Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 34 reviews

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 Good

Ned

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Gitte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Godt til prisen i området. Uharmonisk, slidt, men rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Doug, naniamo british columbia

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
2017 Roadtrip
Rooms smelt musty. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Roberto

Not bad.
Not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dewey, Surrey

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Debbie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Alvin

it's a nice place to stay over night
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Vancouver, BC

Inexpensive but very very clean
I would definitely go back. For the price, excellent. Extremely clean.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Larry

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Joan, Ottawa ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cheryn, Ladysmith BC

We stayed for 5 days while waiting to move into our house. It was clean. Management was very friendly and helpful. The suite was older but had fridge,microwave and coffee maker.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good.
It was good.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Stephen, BC

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities