Name: Duncan Motel
Address: 2552 Alexander Street Duncan, North Cowichan, Duncan, Canada, Duncan, Cowichan Valley Regional District, CA
Price range: US$78–US$106 per night
Rating: 8

What guests think

At Duncan Motel, reviewers consistently highlight clean, budget-friendly rooms and very friendly, accommodating staff, noting an older, basic property with some renovated units, quiet surroundings off the main road, and added overnight security such as locked gates.

The location is convenient to downtown, amenities, and the hospital, though several guests describe the surrounding area as rough or sketchy. Rooms are simple and dated in places, with some renovated units and comfortable beds; drawbacks include occasional thin walls, odors, small layouts, and isolated air-conditioning or maintenance problems. Good fit for travelers seeking basic comfort and value.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with several reviews noting secure, gated parking or grounds overnight; the property is older with limited amenities.

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10

george leon

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

very clean, quiet and easy parking and good pricing...thankyou

8

Soo

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I reserved had kitchen and a full size refrigerator which was excellent. However this room was divided into two sections with a bed in each section. There was only one air conditioner in one section, so the other section was so hot to sleep.

10

Darcie

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Awesome staff!! :) This motel used to be a dump, unsafe, and I normally wouldn’t stay here, however, the new owners that took over just over a year ago, have made it so much better! Rooms have been renovated & look great. The beds are comfortable. There is a security gate from 12am to 5am to block anyone from going in or out of the property (they will open it if you need to leave) I travel alone and my last THREE trips I have made to the Cowichan Valley, I have stayed here. HIGHLY recommend 😁

8

Garret

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Older unit that appears to have had renovations and in older part of town. New security gate has been installed, but didn’t feel any security risks while renting there. Pretty quiet during our stay.

8

Craig

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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.

8

Beverley

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking area is locked at midnight for extra safety.

8

Donald

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably good for an older motel. In a good location. On a quiet street. Good staff. Secure.

10

garyonca

11 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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, :)

6

James

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this motel at rather the last moment given that every Canadian in the country is vacationing on Vancouver island this year (summer 2025). Duncan doesn’t have a lot of choices and this is all I could find. It was clean and fairly well appointed but the property overall is older and a little tired looking. It’s off the main highway but still close to everything. There is a security gate that closes the property off at midnight every day. Great security but inconvenient if you have to come and go mate at night. Overall 3-4/5

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Christine

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is off the main road so little traffic noise and 10 pm cut off for guest noise. The in room heater and fridge were also quieter than most. Probably the most peaceful motel stay I have ever had. Pillows were thicker than I prefer, but would have been happily replaced had I asked. My only complaint was that scented Lysol was used in cleaning, and I prefer unscented products (likely unlike most of their customers….). The manager/desk person was very nice and willing to help when needed if asked. Gates to grounds are locked overnight and whole area has video surveillance, so I felt very safe.

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Cleanliness

Guests frequently praise very clean rooms and fresh-feeling spaces. A few note issues such as odors, worn or damaged fixtures, or isolated housekeeping misses.

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Del

6 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First room offered was not clean and very small- other room offered was good after we told manager. Building old and in need of updates and seems a bit shabby. Paid one price online earlier but was considerably cheaper when checked after check in - never told manager but it was annoying.

10

Gagan

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Neat and clean rooms and excellent customer service

10

Alyson

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, clean and convenient to amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful.

8

Craig

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms was basic, small but clean with a very comfortable bed and Pillows

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Ryan

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Arrived at location to find the main office door locked, needed to ring a bell to be let in. Site didn’t feel safe or secure at all. Room assigned was in terrible condition, damaged flooring in multiple areas, trim missing, questionable air quality in the room, moisture issues in the bathroom which looked like there had been an attempt to paint over. We made the choice to leave after 15mins and find another place to stay for our visit.

8

franco

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean , affordable and front desk most responsive and helpful .

8

Denis

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic motel, clean rooms, helpful friendly staff, Cheap

10

Cameron

23 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It was excellent value. A much nicer room then the price might allude. An older property that is a little banged up. But really clean, safe and comfortable all the things that matter. When coming through Duncan we will be staying here again

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Bradley

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very pleasant and kind. They provided us with extra pillows when we asked and even offered to bring them up to our room. The suite was very clean. I would definitely stay there again.

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WENHAO

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

very clean

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and older, with some renovated or updated units and generally comfortable beds. Drawbacks include occasional thin walls, odors, small layouts, and isolated air-conditioning or dated-furnishings issues.

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Soo

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room I reserved had kitchen and a full size refrigerator which was excellent. However this room was divided into two sections with a bed in each section. There was only one air conditioner in one section, so the other section was so hot to sleep.

10

Johanne

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay in Duncan while visiting winery in the area. The room was clean and spacious. Unfortunalty our room was right next to the reception on the main floor, so it was a bit noisy (could hear foot steps on the 2nd floor and people talking around). Overall, I highly recommand this hotel.

6

Gagandeep

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditions is not working and bed also

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Denis

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic motel, clean rooms, helpful friendly staff, Cheap

6

Garry

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ok place. Outside looks shabby but room was quite nice, looks like it was recently renovated.

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andrew

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is what it is price was really good compared to everywhere else. Safe and secure. Walls are thin , very thin

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Nadylina

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was old and in need of some renovations, but overall good.

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bilal

31 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Beds were comfortable

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Christine

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is off the main road so little traffic noise and 10 pm cut off for guest noise. The in room heater and fridge were also quieter than most. Probably the most peaceful motel stay I have ever had. Pillows were thicker than I prefer, but would have been happily replaced had I asked. My only complaint was that scented Lysol was used in cleaning, and I prefer unscented products (likely unlike most of their customers….). The manager/desk person was very nice and willing to help when needed if asked. Gates to grounds are locked overnight and whole area has video surveillance, so I felt very safe.

6

Linda

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Quiet Out dated and poor quality of the furniture

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Service

Service is consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with staff providing thoughtful assistance and responsive support.

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10

Alyson

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, clean and convenient to amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful.

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Debbie

8 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived early as my husband was under the weather. He was asleep by 5:30. They had work to do outside our room, but rather than just start it, the manager called me to ask permission to drill outside our room. I told her my husband was already asleep, and she honored that. Impressive. The room was clean and fresh.

10

Tina

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very accomodating.

8

franco

18 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean , affordable and front desk most responsive and helpful .

10

Karen

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

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

8

Holly

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room quiet place staff were wonderful. Great recommendations on where to eat!

10

alan

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet beautifully tucked away from the Duncan main drag. Staff is wonderful. Rooms are great! Walking distance to everything.

8

Gerardus

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great. Room was clean.

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Bradley

18 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very pleasant and kind. They provided us with extra pillows when we asked and even offered to bring them up to our room. The suite was very clean. I would definitely stay there again.

8

Paige

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff super friendly and helpful

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Location

Convenient to downtown, shopping, restaurants, and the hospital, and set off the main road or on a quiet street. Several reviews mention the surrounding neighborhood can feel rough or sketchy.

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Tony

3 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.!!

10

Alyson

24 Feb 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Affordable, clean and convenient to amenities. Staff was friendly and helpful.

8

Rob

20 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated building in older sketchy part of town. Old room but comfortable clean bed and hot water.

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Sandy

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This is not a Fairmobt or Holiday Inn but if you want a clean and cheap stay then this is it. Room was simple but clean. Nights were quiet and bed was comfortable. This not a fancy place and the neighbourhood is sketchy at best but staff are friendly and helpful. Lots of restaurants and shopping nearby.

6

Cynthia

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is old but comfortable and in easy reach to the hospital.

8

Donald

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Reasonably good for an older motel. In a good location. On a quiet street. Good staff. Secure.

10

alan

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean quiet beautifully tucked away from the Duncan main drag. Staff is wonderful. Rooms are great! Walking distance to everything.

6

James

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked this motel at rather the last moment given that every Canadian in the country is vacationing on Vancouver island this year (summer 2025). Duncan doesn’t have a lot of choices and this is all I could find. It was clean and fairly well appointed but the property overall is older and a little tired looking. It’s off the main highway but still close to everything. There is a security gate that closes the property off at midnight every day. Great security but inconvenient if you have to come and go mate at night. Overall 3-4/5

6

Lowell

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was clean and in the process of being slowly upgraded. One section looked like it was a low cost monthly rental area and the other section was the motel which for most part was upgraded. It’s located about two blocks from a rather rough area with homeless and drug use visible on the street.

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Deane

25 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasn’t what I expected. It was in a rough part of town. The building was not very well updated. The room was fine and clean, but smelled bad and old. I decided not to stay.

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				1 $83	2 $90	3 $89
4 $81	5 $84	6 $81	7 $81	8 $90	9 $96	10 $96
11 $82	12 $81	13 $81	14 $81	15 $80	16 $81	17 $80
18 $82	19 $79	20 $81	21 $82	22 $89	23 $82	24 $78
25 $82	26 $78	27 $78	28 $79	29 $79	30 $82	31 $79

Duncan Motel

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