From the online reservation procedure to the directions and description of the property - Marlene and Dave have it dialed!

I was searching for a moderately priced room for a shopping excursion/overnight getaway for my boyfriend and I when I stumbled upon this unique property. The marine style decor is tasteful and very fitting to the area (adjacent to Nanaimo's harbour). The attention to detail is great! The room is stocked with everything you may have forgotten (including a wine opener!) We stayed in the "Cozy Studio". Take note: cozy means teeny. I found the bathroom a little difficult to move around in. However, the traffic noise noted on their website didn't bother me at all.

I would stay here again in a heartbeat and have been recommending this spot to all my friends!

Dave and Marlene made us feel very welcome as soon as we arrived at the Buccaneer Inn for the 3rd leg of our honeymoon travelling around BC. Marlene suggested various places to visit during our 2-3 days in Nanaimo - inclusing Newcastle Island, the walk along the promenade and Piper's Lagoon - which were beautiful.

We had a one bed suite... the kitchen suited our needs, bed was lovely, as was the bathroom. We loved the eco-awareness, such as only changing our towels when requested, and having big tubs of moisturiser/soap etc instead of tiny wasteful sachets.

We had a lovely time at the Bucaneer Inn, and would definitely stay here again if and when we pass through Nanaimo.

My party of five stayed here for one night prior to getting the ferry back to the BC mainland. Dave and Marlene make you feel very welcome and run a great inn. We had a one-bedroomed suite with two beds in the bedroom and a sofa bed in the lounge/kitchen. The suite was fine with good kitchen facilities. The inn is located on the outskirts of Nanaimo, quite a walk from the town centre but it is a great base for exploring the area. There is a small outside shopping centre about a mile away on the top of the hill.

I spent four nights and was very happy. I travel on my own a fair bit for work. I don't always feel at ease in hotels/motels, but felt secure and comfortable at the Buccaneer. The room was clean and fresh. And the host and staff were very nice.