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Our top choices for Departure Bay Beach hotels

Seaview Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (975 reviews)
"Great room, great staff"
United States
drew
The price is ￥20,106
￥23,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Buccaneer Inn
BBQ/picnic area

2. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (810 reviews)
"Good place to stay for a couple of nights. Convenient (central) location."
Canada
John
The price is ￥18,972
￥23,310 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
The Spot
Reception

3. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (710 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ￥15,880
￥18,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Departure Bay Motel
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

4. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (805 reviews)
"Good stay for one night and staff were able to accommodate my late arrival from the ferry"
Canada
Geoffrey
The price is ￥15,020
￥17,422 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
The Bluebird Motel
Exterior

5. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,699 reviews)
"It was an excellent stay"
Canada
Janet
The price is ￥22,311
￥25,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Coast Bastion Hotel
Indoor spa tub

6. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,090 reviews)
"Great place to stay"
Canada
Kevin
The price is ￥22,076
￥25,609 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Inn On Long Lake
Lobby

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Handy location, clean, quiet room. Front desk staff friendly and attentive. Have stayed here many times."
Canada
Carmen
The price is ￥25,325
￥29,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Best Western Northgate Inn
Front of property

8. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay - simple, clean, new."
Canada
Chelsea Lee
The price is ￥18,645
￥21,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Quality Inn
Sauna

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,397 reviews)
"Was a pretty fun stay definitely would recommend"
Canada
angus
The price is ￥17,361
￥20,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

10. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Good location and a nice place to stay"
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥19,041
￥22,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

11. Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (464 reviews)
"Clean rooms, good location"
United Kingdom
Tracy
The price is ￥9,520
￥11,043 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 5 - Aug 6
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Exterior

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice hotel"
Canada
Rana
The price is ￥19,063
￥22,114 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Exterior

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,542 reviews)
"Great comfortable and convenient stay"
Canada
Maninder
The price is ￥19,052
￥22,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

14. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great Location!"
Canada
Retha
The price is ￥17,809
￥20,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Harbour Light Motel
Water view

15. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (285 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is ￥13,860
￥16,076 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (933 reviews)
"Comfortable room and a convenient location."
United States
Danielle
The price is ￥14,279
￥16,565 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
View from property

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,010 reviews)
"Convenient to central nanaimo and waterfront."
Canada
Bruce
The price is ￥17,993
￥20,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Front of property

18. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (535 reviews)
"Nice people and rooms clean"
Canada
Drew
The price is ￥14,448
￥16,760 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Diplomat Motel
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Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Seaview Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
975 reviews
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BBQ/picnic area
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
810 reviews
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Reception
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
710 reviews
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
805 reviews
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Exterior
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,699 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"The lake was so pretty. We also enjoyed the sauna."
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Inn On Long Lake

Other attractions near Departure Bay Beach

Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Inn On Long Lake.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Departure Bay Beach?
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What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre.