Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 59 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 84 min drive
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 21.5 miles/34.6 km
Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.4 miles/48.9 km
Restaurants
Off the Hook - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min walk
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min walk
White Sails Brewing - 3 min drive
About this property
Buccaneer Inn
Buccaneer Inn offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards and outdoor lighting on-site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Buccaneer Inn Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn
Buccaneer Nanaimo
Buccaneer Hotel Nanaimo
Buccaneer Motel Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn Motel
Buccaneer Inn Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn Motel Nanaimo
Frequently asked questions
Does Buccaneer Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Buccaneer Inn 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Buccaneer Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Buccaneer Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Buccaneer Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Buccaneer Inn?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Buccaneer Inn and nearby?
Buccaneer Inn has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around Buccaneer Inn like?
Buccaneer Inn is in the heart of Nanaimo, a short 9-minute walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 14 minutes' walk from Beach Estates Park. Travellers recommend the motel for its walkable location.
Buccaneer Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Very clean, warm reception, felt safe, great value
Super clean. Really nice towels, bed pillows. A bit noisy and mattress was so-so, but the very friendly reception, location, value are unbeatable! Didn't expect to stay again so soon, but I now have a great little motel in Nanaimo I can rely on. Thank you, Buccaneer folks, for your good work!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
13 December 2024
Amazing value, wonderful reception, a bit noisy
Super clean, everything I needed. Nice quality room update. Noisy, but it seems that people don't care about other guests anymore. Some road noise. Extreme nice staff. Excellent value... thank you so much!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 December 2024
Shanna
Shanna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2024
Cynthia
Cynthia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 October 2024
The rooms are dated with no air conditioning. I wouldn't want to stay there on a hot day.
Gerry
Gerry, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2024
Amber
Amber, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 October 2024
Fantastic customer service! Thank you for a great stay!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
29 September 2024
It would do in a pinch.
A passable “budget” motel. Very dated and tiny bathroom.
Clinton
Clinton, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 September 2024
Leeann
Leeann, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Very clean and comfortable and spacious.
Janice
Janice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
the room was really cozy and it was close to the ferry
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2024
Very pleasant stay. Thank you.
Janice
Janice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 September 2024
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2024
Very Good Motel
Stayed twice at Buccaneer Inn on road trip around Vancouver Island. Excellent self-catering facilities (microwave, full size stove top & oven, toaster, kettle, utensils, etc.) in clean and spacious 'apartment' with separate bedroom Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Ample parking and very convenient location for ferry terminal. Only real negative was slightly noisy at night from nearby roads. Would stay again.
Richard
Richard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
19 September 2024
glenn
glenn, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
17 September 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Stayed in their 3bedroom bungalow..fe nced yard. Deck..everything updated and well maintained .
Views of tje water..near pubs and fshopping..only 3 blocks from the ferry.
Super friendly host.would give 6stars
natasha
natasha, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 September 2024
Nice area
Paul
Paul, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
I chose the property because it was in walking distance of the ferry and we only stayed one night, but the room was fitted with a kitchen and living room and had a nice view of the water (across the road). It looked like it would be a very good place to stay for a longer visit to the Nanaimo area. It was also very clean and had a good coffee maker.
Tanya
Tanya, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Great little place! Convenient next to ferry. Front desk open til midnight. Checkin staff was so nice!!
Cameron
Cameron, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
12 September 2024
EUN MO EDWARD
EUN MO EDWARD, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
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Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
The Buccaner was very clean & tidy, with allot of room.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 September 2024
Al Taf, especially thank you for your flexibility to accommodate my changed trip plan. If you had room appliances upgraded and air condition installed, I would be happy to come back to your place for my another summer trip to Nanaimo and Torino!
Yeon Sook
Yeon Sook, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 September 2024
First of all, the front desk staff could not have been better. FANTASTIC front desk staff…. Hands down.
Regarding the room, hot but the fan helped a bit. The bathroom floors were very sticky… didn’t want to walk barefoot. Wiped it down w/a washcloth and still sticky.
Comforter had a stain but had been washed and set in.
But again… front desk staff couldn’t have been nicer.