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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, (967 reviews)
"Great room, great staff"
United States
drew
The price is ￥19,770
￥22,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Buccaneer Inn
View from property

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (335 reviews)
"Beautiful view, lovely room and friendly host."
Canada
Anette
The price is ￥21,988
￥25,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
BBQ/picnic area

3. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (803 reviews)
"Clean and convenient to ferry terminal."
Canada
Petra
The price is ￥20,804
￥25,481 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
The Spot
Reception

4. 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, (702 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ￥17,633
￥20,455 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Departure Bay Motel
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

5. 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, (796 reviews)
"Good stay for one night and staff were able to accommodate my late arrival from the ferry"
Canada
Geoffrey
The price is ￥15,546
￥18,033 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 4 - Aug 5
The Bluebird Motel
Exterior

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,706 reviews)
"It was an excellent stay"
Canada
Janet
The price is ￥23,094
￥26,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Coast Bastion Hotel
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Handy location, clean, quiet room. Front desk staff friendly and attentive. Have stayed here many times."
Canada
Carmen
The price is ￥26,902
￥31,206 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Best Western Northgate Inn
Exterior

8. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,311 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, great location. Will definitely stay again🙂"
Canada
Sheila
The price is ￥21,292
￥24,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Indoor spa tub

9. 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, (1,086 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."
Canada
Tammie
The price is ￥28,067
￥32,558 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Inn On Long Lake
Front of property

10. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,011 reviews)
"Great stay - simple, clean, new."
Canada
Chelsea Lee
The price is ￥20,595
￥23,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Quality Inn
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, (456 reviews)
"Everything was clean, great price, friendly and helpful staff, super comfortable beds."
Canada
Alix
The price is ￥9,854
￥11,430 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great food and service in restaurant."
Canada
Qiang
The price is ￥24,925
￥28,913 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Exterior

13. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Good location and a nice place to stay"
Canada
Patrick
The price is ￥24,637
￥28,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Sauna

14. 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, (1,388 reviews)
"Was a pretty fun stay definitely would recommend"
Canada
angus
The price is ￥19,129
￥22,190 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

15. 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, (1,558 reviews)
"Perfect for a family stay Family rooms are perfect"
Canada
Marguerita
The price is ￥21,702
￥25,175 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

16. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Great Location!"
Canada
Retha
The price is ￥16,346
￥18,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Harbour Light Motel
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, (1,007 reviews)
"We had a very good experience with this hotel, everything from the price, to how helpful the front desk staff was above par. I will definitely stay here again."
Canada
Camille
The price is ￥24,477
￥28,394 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Water view

18. 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, (284 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 ￥14,056
￥16,305 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior

19. 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, (925 reviews)
"Comfortable room and a convenient location."
United States
Danielle
The price is ￥15,303
￥17,751 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Front of property

20. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (531 reviews)
"Nice people and rooms clean"
Canada
Drew
The price is ￥16,958
￥19,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property
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
967 reviews
View
View from property
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
335 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic area
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.2
Very Good
803 reviews
View
Reception
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
702 reviews
View
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
796 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Our second stay room was better and larger than the first . firs room didnt have much closet room."
Sandy 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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?
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 4.3 mi (7 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Coast Bastion Hotel.
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 Globe Live Studio and The Port Theatre. 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.