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Welcome to the Buccaneer Inn Motel Nanaimo

Dave, Marlene & Christopher welcome you to The Buccaneer Inn in Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island. At The Buccaneer we offer a 'boutique motel' experience: the friendly, homey atmosphere and personal service of a B and B, the quality of a Hotel and the special amenities of a Boutique Hotel, all at Motel prices! We specialize in exceeding your expectations!

We invite you to stay at our Nanaimo BC hotel, in one of our award-winning, nautical theme Canada Select 3.5 Star, AAA 2 Diamond, spotlessly clean, cozy and comfortable One Bedroom Channelview Kitchen Suites or Studios. Or enjoy one of specially appointed Deluxe Suites. Choose from our Deluxe Channelview Fireplace Suite, with a real wood-burning fireplace, or our Deluxe King Suite!

TripAdvisor, the world leader in unbiased travel reviews featuring real advice from real travelers, rates us as Nanaimo's most popular hotel or motel! In fact we've been the most popular Nanaimo hotel or motel on TripAdvisor.com everyday since 2004! Lonely Planet and Moon Handbooks, two of the world's premiere travel guides, say we're ...clean, comfortable and a great value! And Hidden British Columbia guidebook says we're Nanaimo's Hidden Gem!

Our small, personal, family owned and operated, Vancouver Island hotel style accommodation, has been Nanaimo's highest rated motel since 1998! We have spent years traveling the world over and have learned what you need in order to have a comfortable stay at a price that's right. Our beds are famously comfortable. Our service is genuine, warm and friendly. Our rooms are always spotlessly clean. Great coffee and real cream. And we take great effort to offer all this in a responsible manner by reducing our impact on our local environment by using larger sized amenities, Green Seal approved paper and tissue products and offer an extensive recycling program. Soon we'll be instituting a composting program! We know you'll be glad you stayed here!

And now all our rooms and property are designated non-smoking. There is a lovely oceanside park across from us where you can enjoy the view and a cigarette but sorry due to new BC Government laws and requests from our guests we have established a 100% smoke free environment for all to enjoy!

OUR GREAT LOCATION IN NANAIMO

The View From Your Suite Overlooking Newcastle Channel & Newcastle Island Provincial Park! The Buccaneer Inn is in a great location! We are located on Stewart Avenue across from the beautiful waters of Newcastle Channel and the Harbourside Walkway in Nanaimo, BCon Vancouver Island! Nanaimo is Vancouver Island's most central destination and a great base for all of your Vancouver Island business or holiday plans. After you've finished exploring all Nanaimo has to offer, take scenic day trips from The Buccaneer to Victoria, Butchart Gardens and Tofino.

Sit back and enjoy the beautiful views of Newcastle Channel, Departure Bay and Newcastle Island Provincial Park. Watch the variety of boats sailing and motoring by. Listen to the drumbeats of the Dragonboaters as they maneuver through the Channel. Take a walk along the Seawall and see if you can find your dream boat at Stones Marina! Watch the morning sunrise, our resident bald eagles fish in the Channel, the ferry coming and going, floatplanes taking off and landing, boats navigating the Channel or kayakers paddling by.

Closest Accommodation to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal!

We are the Closest Nanaimo BC Hotel or Motel to B.C. Ferries Departure Bay Ferry Terminal! Yet we are away from the all-night hustle and bustle of the city's main thoroughfares and late-night arts and entertainment district! Nanaimo Airport and the Seaplane Bases serve several regularly scheduled and charter airlines. SeaAir offers convenient service between Vancouver International Airport and Nanaimo and lands on Newcastle Channel, just in front of The Buccaneer!

MORE THAN A STANDARD NANAIMO HOTEL ROOM AND AT A LOWER PRICE!

Not interested in a humdrum hotel room with the predictable furniture and usual hotel art? Well then you've come to the right place!
Enjoy a real wood fire in your Deluxe Fireplace Suite!

Spoil yourself in our Deluxe Channelview Fireplace Suite. This spacious suite has great oceanviews of Departure Bay and Newcastle Channel, a real wood burning fireplace, comfy living roomand a deep soaker tub with bath salts and cotton velour bathrobes, making this the perfect suite for a weekend getaway, an extended stay or a special treat!

Or choose our Deluxe Channelview King Suite. This well laid out suite has a bedroom with a king bed, separate bathroom, separate kitchen, a nicely appointed living room with views of Newcastle Channel and Departure Bay. Add in some cotton velour bathrobes, wine service tray and a you've got a comfortable, roomy suite to enjoy!

Spotlessly clean suites with separate bedrooms, bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens!The Buccaneer Inn features well-appointed kitchen suites with separate bedrooms and private bathrooms. There is space for you to spread out your maps and guide books, catch up on some work, put your children to bed first and then watch a movie or just relax on the couch with a good book. Need some comfort food, or just want to have a restaurant-free night? The fully equipped kitchen, with everything you need to cook up your favourite meal, awaits you! Don't feel like cooking? Visit one of the 5 restaurants and pubs within 2 minutes walk of our Nanaimo hotel.

When you're ready to turn in, the separate bedroom in each suite, located at the back of the inn, away from Stewart Avenue, with a Plush, Supportive Serta Posturpedic Perfect Sleeper and comfy cotton duvet cover and goose down duvet, provides you with a private room to get a quiet, restful night's sleep in. In the morning, enjoy a freshly brewed cup of Tim Horton's coffee or a spot of one of the many teas provided. You can even cook your favourite breakfast if you want!

Don't need a suite, we also have 2 very well appointed studios for those that need an economical, cozy, comfortable en-suite room to sleep in! Choose from our Patio Studio featuring a full en-suite bathroom, queen bed and patio with comfortable furniture to relax on. Or our economical Cozy Studio with a 3/4 en suite bathroom, queen bed and microwave.

Nanaimo's Gorgeous Harbour: A Short Walk Away From The Buccaneer On The Harbourside Walkway!

WHY YOU SHOULD STAY AT OUR HOTEL IN NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA!

  • No hidden surprises here! Just spotlessly clean, comfortable rooms and suites in a nice urban/oceanview setting, in a well maintained, renovated and reburbished 40 year old motel run by an honest, ethical family with an eye towards operating their business in the most environmentally responsible manner possible.
  • Ranked #1 most popular hotel or motel in Nanaimo by independent reviewers on TripAdvisor.com everyday since 2004!
  • 100% Smoke-Free Inside & Out; Nanaimo's only 100% smoke-free and pet-free accommodation and property!
  • Great oceanviews of Newcastle Channel and Departure Bay!
  • Real, Complete, Private Suites with separate bedrooms with doors, en suite bathrooms and full kitchens!
  • Plush, supportive Serta Posturpedic Perfect Sleeper beds!
  • 320 thread count cotton sateen duvet covers with fluffy goose down or hypoallergenic duvets.
  • Complimentary high-speed wireless internet access and free use of our laptop in our reception area to check your emails!
  • Full kitchens with stoves, fridges, coffee makers, kettles & microwaves at no extra charge or energy surcharges!
  • Environmentally aware amenities including large size shampoo, lotion and body wash and natural, recyclable, biodegradable ProTerra soaps and shampoos.
  • Extensive in-room recycling, waste reduction and environmentally sensitive business practices.
  • As close to BC Ferries at Departure Bay as you can get!
  • MovieCentral movies and loads of tv channels to entertain you!
  • Free, safe parking in front of your room in our well lit parking lot. Incident-free!
  • Cotton velour bathrobes in our Deluxe Suites!
  • Quieter location away from Nanaimo's main all-night thoroughfares and late night Downtown Nanaimo entertainment and nightclub district!
  • Guaranteed pet-free accommodation!
  • Trip Planning information you can use to ensure you make the most of your time on Vancouver Island!
  • Our guide to Nanaimo's best Restaurants & Pubs
  • Vancouver Island's most popular hotel for scuba divers!
  • Home Of Nanaimo's hottest attraction: Snorkeling With The Seals!

TRAVEL INDUSTRY'S RECOGNITION OF OUR NANAIMO ACCOMMODATION!

  • Ranked #1 most popular hotel or motel in Nanaimo by TripAdvisor.com everyday since 2004!
  • Nanaimo's Hidden Gem! according to Hidden British Columbia guidebook.
  • Nanaimo's highest rated motel since 1998 with a Canada Select 3.5 Star Rating and a Tourism British Columbia Approved Accommodation designation.
  • CAA and AAA Approved Accommodation with a 2 Diamond rating! Nanaimo's only AAA approved motel!
  • Lonely Planet says our rooms are spic and span! The Buccaneer is listed in over 5 Lonely Planet Guidebooks.
  • Perfect Tourism BC housekeeping score, 4 consecutive inspections!
  • AAA Hotel Inspector's commendation for outstanding housekeeping, three years in a row!

LET US HELP YOU PLAN YOUR VANCOUVER ISLAND ADVENTURE!

We have helped thousands of guests plan and enjoy their winter getaways and summer holidays on Vancouver Island and throughout the Pacific Northwest. Let us know how we can help you!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO NANAIMO'S BUCCANEER INN!

Your hosts, Dave, Marlene and ChristopherWe take great pride in our spotlessly clean accommodation, friendly service and intimate knowledge of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island. We have assembled the information on this site so that you are able to make the most of your holiday or business trip to the Harbour City. Accuracy, honesty and attention to detail are the foundations of our business and we believe this is reflected in our rooms and on our websites. Have a look around and learn more about The Buccaneer Inn, Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Dave, Marlene and Christopher

Your hosts, Dave, Marlene and Christopher
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"Solid housekeeping. Excellent maintenance. A wonderful
listing for our members."

AAA Hotel Inspection Report, March 25, 2008

"Maybe other hotels could offer the same amount of comfort & cleanliness for the prices of your rooms."
The Persich's, England, September 17, 2007


"Spick-and-span rooms."
Lonely Planet British Columbia, page 166, 3 rd edition, May, 2007


"Well maintained outside is indicative of what you'll find inside!"
Milasin's, Calgary, AB,
July 20, 2007


"I believe this is the first time the experience has lived up to the website!"
M. Kirkbride, Woodburn, OR, June 14 , 2007


"Did my usual walk through inspection and couldn't find a speck of dirt - WOW! The most comfortable beds we've ever slept on! "
Varey's, Simcoe, ON,
May 7, 2006


"Thanks for restoring my faith in 'motels'!"
Mr. Mah, Vancouver,
October 11, 2005

"Had very high expectations because of the reviews I read on tripadvisor.com. You exceeded them."
Howell's, England,
August 16, 2005

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What's New!


WE'RE A CANADA SELECT 3.5 STAR AND AAA 2 DIAMOND PROPERTY!
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Luxurious bathrobes in our Deluxe Suites!
Luxurious velour cotton bathrobes in our Deluxe Suites! Another hotel amenity at The Buccaneer Inn!
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Featuring plush, 320 thread count cotton duvet covers with fluffy goose down!
Boutique Hotel Duvets Now At The Buccaneer Inn!
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Celebrating our 4th consecutive Tourism BC Perfect Housekeeping Score!
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Free in-room high-speed internet access.
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Enjoy One Of Our Smoke-Free Suites!
WE ARE NOW SMOKE FREE INSIDE & OUT! All our rooms and grounds are designated smoke-free!
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GREAT BEDS!
We feature plush, supportive Serta Posturpedic Perfect Sleeper Beds. Check into our other great features!

Wake Up Refreshed After Sleeping On A Plush, Supportive, Serta Posturepedic Perfect Sleeper  Bed!
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"Comfortable guest rooms with nicely appointed decor. Provides extra amenities not normally found in a property of this rating. Nice curb appeal and certainly well maintained!"
Canada Select Inspection Report, August 2, 2006


"I spend 75% of my time on the road and the nice touches in your rooms are awesome! Nice sheets & towels! 4 Stars!"
E. S. November 1, 2004

"Very well maintained property and good housekeeping. Continual up grades & high property maintenance. Keep up the good work!"
Tourism B.C. and Canada Select Hotel Inspection Report, November 16, 2004.


"Perfect Housekeeping "

Tourism B.C. Hotel Inspection November, 2002, 2004 & 2006

"Loved the view!"
P.K., April 8, 2004


"We have never stayed in such a clean motel and I've worked in two myself."
The C's, March 28, 2004

"We have been staying at Days Inns and Travelodge's across North America and we think you have them beat by far!
The S's, Nov., 2002


The Buccaneer Inn - Nanaimo BC's highest rated motel since 1998!
1577 Stewart Avenue Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada V9S 4E3
Tel: (250) 753-1246 Fax: (250) 753-0507
Toll Free Reservations (Canada & U.S.A.) 1-877-282-6337 Contact us by email: sleepwell@buccaneerinn.com

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