Located by the ocean, Buccaneer Inn is in Central Nanaimo, a neighborhood in Nanaimo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Petroglyph Park, while The Globe Live Studio and Nanaimo Museum are cultural highlights. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
Buccaneer Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and laptop-friendly workspaces. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Kitchens with microwaves, ovens, and cookware/dishes/utensils
32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Buccaneer Inn?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Buccaneer Inn on Nov 1, 2026 start from $89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Buccaneer Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Buccaneer Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Buccaneer Inn located?
Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Beach Estates Park. Maffeo Sutton Park and Bowen Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Buccaneer Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Good, affordable place to stay for what we needed. Bed was comfortable and clean, but the room itself was pretty tired looking and a proper deep clean would help change that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jeanette
Oct 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and spacious. Not sure if the heat worked, but there was quite a gap around the seal of the door. Staff were pleasant and it was good for an overnight stop before jumping on the ferry back to the mainland. Good location being very close to the ferry terminal.
The place was just great bed was comfortable nice clean sheets had a nice kitchen sofa. It was just great. I definitely stay there again. The bathroom amenities was surprisingly wonderful.
Thank you. We are group of 8 and we had a wonderful rest with 3 kids. Thanks a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Freyja
Oct 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for one night. The place was clean and had a full kitchen. Our car and the one next to ours were broken into and the windows were smashed out. That's not really their fault but keep in mind that's the area you'll be staying in
Old but fixed-up since my last visit. Good value, nice people good sleep and on my way. Unpretentious and practical, open to welcome late-comets on late ferries.
Clean and comfortable room.
Location is conveniently close to ferries, and within walking distance to some shopping.
Staf was great, Suhail was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Lee
Aug 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to ferry terminals. Hotel is old but beds were comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room had lots of space for 2 adults and 2 older teens.
The Sea View Cottage was perfect. Suhail was a terrific help and his customer service skills were outstanding. I highly recommend the Buccaneer Inn. It is 3 mins from the ferry terminal and a 5 minute walk to a great pub/restaurant on the water. The beds were excellent, the living room was extremely comfortable and the house itself was quite large! Thank you!!
I thought I had booked a 2 bedroom hotel suite, and was surprised to find that we had an entire 3 bedroom house! Check-in was fast and friendly. The house was very roomy with a full kitchen, laundry, 3 good size bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen), 2 full bathrooms, comfy living room with fireplace and dining. It looked recently renovated and very clean. Beds were comfortable and the sheets were very soft. The only CONS were the towels could be replaced and the main bedroom was quite loud in the morning with traffic, as it faced onto Hwy 1 - and there were only 2 coffee pods, which was puzzling since the placed slept 6 people. Overall, a WONDERFUL stay!
Very clean and the staff are friendly and accommodating! Keep it up. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kim
Sep 26, 2026
Rooms are large. The two Queen Bed with kitchenette had the two beds at the back in a bedroom. Very comfortable beds with comfy cozy bedding. Clean stocked bathroom. Living room/ dining area. Kitchenette was convenient however utensils, pots, etc could use a refresh. One burner didn't work. Freezer compartment on fridge iced up. Although across from water not particularly scenic / limited walking path. Convenient location for getting on highway and going towards downtown Nanaimo or to scenic routes north.
Loved our two night stay at this hotel! Friendly, helpful staff and an exceptionally clean room. Across from the motel is a boardwalk along the ocean channel. We strolled and enjoyed the boats and watched the seals. Will definitely stay again!
The Buccaneer worked perfectly for my wife and I. Helpful staff, spacious suite-like room, convenient location, and the best booklet with local information and tips we’ve ever seen!