Castaway Motel

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Close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Castaway Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

About the area

Central Nanaimo, a neighbourhood in Nanaimo, is home to Castaway Motel. Country Club Centre and Nanaimo North Town Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Petroglyph Park. Ready for a night out? Consider The Globe Live Studio and Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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205 N. Terminal Avenue, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4J4

What's nearby

  • A row of colorful historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and decorative brickwork.
    Old City Quarter
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bastion
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nanaimo Museum
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Vancouver Island Conference Centre
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Danpung Momiji
    4 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    10 min walk
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    16 min walk
  • Chick To Sea Express
    3 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Castaway Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Maffeo Sutton Park and Bowen Park. The Globe Live Studio and Bastion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Castaway Motel Reviews

5.6

6.4

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.6

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Godt til prisen i området. Uharmonisk, slidt, men rent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

2017 Roadtrip

Rooms smelt musty. Bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad.

Not bad.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, 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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Room comfort
it's a nice place to stay over night
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Inexpensive but very very clean

I would definitely go back. For the price, excellent. Extremely clean.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, 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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good.

It was good.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: 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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

良かった

フレンドリーな番頭さん。 部屋も広い。 古いが問題なし。 隣のレストラン（ギリシャ料理＋ピザ）も最高。 場所も大通り沿い。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and quiet motel

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service

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.