Buccaneer Inn

Specialties

Ranked #1 motel in Nanaimo on Tri​pAd​vi​sor​.com with a AAA 2 Diamond and 3.5 Star Canada Select ratings, The Buccaneer Inn is a great choice for those seeking quality, comfortable accommodation. We’re the perfect solution for a short break, relocation, hospital appointments, visiting VIU or going to the Aquatic Centre.

Centrally located in Nanaimo, across from Newcastle Channel and the Harbourside Walkway, 300 metres from BC Ferries Departure Bay ferry terminal and within 2 minutes walk of 5 restaurants and pubs, The Buccaneer Inn is well located to visit all of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island.

Each suite features a separate bedroom with a Serta Posturpedic bed, down duvet, 4 piece ensuite bathrooms and a kitchen/​living room with full kitchen facilities. Most suites offer an oceanview of Newcastle Channel and Departure Bay.

Complimentary wireless internet access, free laptop in our office, cable, movie channel, telephone and laundry facilities are available.

See you soon!

History

Established in 1963.

The Buccaneer Inn has served Nanaimo and the traveling public since 1963. Our fully renovated and refurbished motel boasts an excellent location very close to the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and across the Harbourside Walkway, Newcastle Channel and Departure Bay.

We have proudly served the community of Nanaimo for over 45 years and are honoured to have been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Nanaimo, Canada Select, Tourism British Columbia, AAA and Lonely Planet as one of Nanaimo’s première providers of accommodation.

Our spotlessly clean, comfortable suites and studios are a great base for leisure and business travel in and around Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island.

Meet the Business Owner

Dave I.

Business Owner

Marlene, Dave and Christopher have been the proud owners of The Buccaneer Inn since 1996.

We have traveled throughout the world and can’t seem to stop. We’ve acquired a strong knowledge of what we are looking for in accommodation and have translated that into a ‘great home away from home’ setting for you!

Our spotlessly clean, quiet and comfortable suites and studios have everything you need to sit back and relax. We feature, amongst many other amenities, down duvets on our very comfortable beds, full kitchens with microwaves, proper coffee makers with a nice selection of teas and coffees, teapot, kettle, iron and ironing board, ensuite bathroom, free wireless internet, complimentary use of a laptop in our office, BBQ deck, in room books and games.

We truly enjoy meeting our many guests from around the world. We love hearing of where they live, work and have travelled. There is always time for a nice chat.

We look forward to welcoming you The Buccaneer Inn.