Located in the business district, Duncan Motel offers a peaceful retreat. Enjoy the tranquil garden, unwind on the terrace with outdoor furniture nearby and stay connected with in-room WiFi.
World's Largest Hockey Stick - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
BC Forest Discovery Centre - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Getting around
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 13 min drive
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 30 min drive
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 51 min drive
Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
Victoria Intl. Airport (YYJ) - 68 min drive
Mayne Island, BC (YAV-Miners Bay Seaplane Base) - 126 min drive
Bedwell Harbour, BC (YBW-Bedwell Harbour Seaplane Base) - 132 min drive
Galiano Island, BC (YMF-Montague Harbour Seaplane Base) - 142 min drive
Saturna Island, BC (YAJ-Lyall Harbour Seaplane Base) - 161 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 4 min walk
Tim Hortons - 10 min walk
White Spot - 12 min walk
A&W Restaurant - 6 min walk
About this property
Duncan Motel
Enjoy your visit to Duncan with a stay at Duncan Motel. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
The entrance to the property closes between midnight and 5 AM, from May to October, and 11 PM-6 AM from November to April. Guests who wish to arrive during these times must notify the property after booking. Guests who wish to leave during these times must notify the property that day.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (2 total, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
1 on-site accessible parking spaces
Grab bar near toilet
Toilet grab bar height (inches): 30
Stair-free path to entrance
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
What to enjoy
Porch or lanai
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: CAD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Optional extras
Late check-in between 10:30 PM and 1:00 AM can be arranged for an extra charge of CAD 10
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: CAD 100 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Property Registration Number BC0978528
Also known as
Duncan Motel Duncan
Duncan Motel Guesthouse
Duncan Motel Guesthouse Duncan
Frequently asked questions
Does Duncan Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Duncan Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Duncan Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of CAD 100 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Duncan Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Duncan Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Duncan Motel?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Chances Cowichan (14-min walk) and Chances Casino (17-min walk) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Duncan Motel and nearby?
Duncan Motel has a garden.
Does Duncan Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.
What's the area around Duncan Motel like?
Duncan Motel is in the heart of Duncan, a short 6-minute walk from Cowichan Aquatic Centre and 11 minutes' walk from Vancouver Island University-Cowichan Campus.
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Duncan Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2025
Great location, comfortable, dated rooms, fabulous staff
Natalia
Natalia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
The staff was very accomodating.
Tina
Tina, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised, would stay here again.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 18, 2025
This is a VERY basic hotel - based on what we paid for it - we overpaid. The staff are fantastic - very nice and friendly
Richard
Richard, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 19, 2025
Hotel offered clean towels and toiletries. Comfortable stay.
Pete
Pete, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
It was clean and comfortable and quiet!
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 8, 2025
It is what it is price was really good compared to everywhere else. Safe and secure. Walls are thin , very thin
andrew
andrew, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
We found this a nice place to stay. Older motel that has had upgrades. Clean and the staff were really nice. Cat friendly which is important to us. Good place to stay in Duncan. We would certainly return.
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 22, 2025
I did not understand the directions to enter our room because the email referenced the name of the room, but itonly had a number. We did figure it our, but I believe that issue is fixed now! The room was really great. We loved the location, the decor. We were repeat visitors to Alert Bay- last time we camped- this was much more fun
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2025
Everything is relative, for the price, I rate the Duncan Motel 5 Stars. clean, comfortable bed, quiet, keurig coffee, large tv, and friendly check in, :)
garyonca
garyonca, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 14, 2024
Very friendly staff at check in
Ruth
Ruth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Nice people
Erin
Erin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 31, 2024
Beds were comfortable
bilal
bilal, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Okay for price
douglas
douglas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 3, 2025
Fluffy bedding
Motel in a quiet residential part of town, but walkable to downtown. My room was recently refurbished and had the loveliest newest fluffiest bedding of any motel in B.C.!!
Tony
Tony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
The motel is old but the room was updated, clean and comfortable, what I needed to crash for a night. Front desk staff was great
sheila
sheila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
love ground level access long live the duncan motel
Tyson
Tyson, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Great Place and even better Owners!!
Our stay was amazing and the owners accommodated everything we needed. The room was super spacious and very clean. I rate my stay 5 stars and will definitely stay here again and recommend to everybody I know.
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
The motel manager Amerosa and her husband were very welcoming and lovely and we appreciated the comfortable bed and clean amenities in the room Thank you for making our stay a pleasant one
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2024
We love staying here, always friendly at the front desk and clean comfortable and modern! Everything is new!!
justine
justine, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 24, 2025
Good, the bad and the ugly
Good, bad & the ugly. Photos of the place online are the best thing about this place. The lady checking us in was very helpful. That is the good. The bad: the area is sketchy; my wife said “this is a dump” as soon as we arrived. The place is run down, in need of major upgrades, and overpriced! The ugly: some of the tenants don’t seem to have cars and appear to be long-term tenants that didn’t pay the $194 per night that I paid and some guy was yelling “Turn off the air conditioner” and banging on the walls for 30 minutes. I was ready to phone the cops.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 20, 2025
Dated building in older sketchy part of town. Old room but comfortable clean bed and hot water.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Fabtastic value for money, cute updated decor, very clean. Outside looks run down but the inside is reno'd and updated. Hidden gem!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2024
Set nice spacious room. Comfy!
Close to everything.
Pina
Pina, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2024
Very clean and comfortable. Older hotel but renovated. The area is nice but it's a bit rough