The Buccaneer Inn has an excellent location which is right across the street from several resturants/pubs, a sea kayak rental business (Alberni Outpost), and a dive/snorkel charter (Ocean Explorers). We left our car parked for 2 days at the motel and then spent our days sea kayaking around Newcastle Island, swimming from Newcastle Island, and snorkeling with the "Snorkel with the Seals" charter offered by Ocean Explorers. We highly recommend both the "Snorkel with the Seals" charter and sea kayaking around Newcastle Is.

We stayed in a kitchen suite at the Buccaneer. The kitchen was extremely well-equipped including a microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and electric kettle. The room was very comfortable, with good ventilation and impeccable cleanliness. Dave and Marlene, the owners, were very helpful with advice about things to do in Nanaimo and restuarant recommendations.

Overall, we would definitely come back to the Buccaneer the next time we are in Nanaimo. We wholeheartedly recommend the Buccanner as a great place to stay.

I'm not sure where to begin. The part where we were greeted by name upon arrival, the fact we were given the keys to the room and that we walked downtown along the beautiful waterfront for dinner BEFORE registering, the georgous room, the comfortable bed, the great sleeper sofa; or was it the hospitality of the entire staff?

We stayed in the Fireplace Suite and it was more than comfortable for two couples. The master bedroom was huge. The bed was fantastic! The sleeper sofa was so good I didn't even notice that I was on a sleeper bed. The bathroom is wonderful. Huge bathtub!

The attention to detail was amazing. Plush bathrobes, bath salts, snacks, and more. Dave, Marlene and Chris are more than hosts, they feel like family.

If you're looking for the best value for your dollar, you must stay at the Buccaneer Inn.

If you want luxury, you must stay at the Buccaneer Inn.

If you want to be within walking distance of the harbour walkway, you must stay at the Buccaneer Inn.

If you want personalized service, you must stay at the Buccaneer Inn.

I arrived in Nanaimo after about 30 hours on the road non-stop, taking a bus through the Rockies from Calgary, the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, and then the bus to Nanaimo. I had only booked for one night (my general habit, until I know what I'm getting). I arrived at the hotel, was treated well, asked if I could stay for two nights, that was arranged. I then ran out to have something to eat, got back to the hotel with some beer in hand and CRASHED. After the two nights, and absolutely falling in love with Nanaimo and it's friendliness, I decided to stay longer. I was told that was OK, until I returned to be told that there were "too many beer cans in the room" (which I had collected and put back in the case or in the garbage) and that they had some complaints. I was asked to find another place to stay. Complaints about what, I'm not sure since I spent most of the time sleeping (and yeah, drinking beer). First time in twenty plus years of bopping around Canada and the world that that has ever happened to me. Didn't use so much as a knife or spoon, hung my towels, as I recall, so I could use them later. I have no idea what the problem was.....maybe they had a better offer. It's a shame really, because Nanaimo and it's people are wonderful, and I would certainly recommend it as a destination if you looking for a little peace and quiet.

After reading the reviews on Tripadvisor and reading the description on the Buccaneer website we thought that this would be THE motel of all motels. It is very clean and comfortable but we found it over priced. We had a view suite with king bed and paying $109.95 CAD + taxes in the off season ( February) we thought was out of line. There are hotel rooms to be had in the area for $79 which would be reasonable for this motel in the off season. This is true even for one with a view. Parking can be a bit of an issue as well if the place is full. For us the price made this one just so-so.