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Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Central Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6/10 Okay

"Stationnement disponible. Près du centre-ville. Ça ne vaut rien de plus"

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good

"Stayed here for a weekend. Location was great, right by the harbour and close to many restaurants and shops. Rooms were a little small but fairly clean. The biggest issue was parking as the hotel only has a very small parking lot attached to it, and there is an “overflow” parking lot a couple blocks away but even that only contains 12 spots. Both lots were full most of the time so I ended up having to park on the street which isn’t ideal. Tried the seafood restaurant in the hotel and it was pretty good. Overall a good stay minus the parking."

The Tide's Inn

6/10 Okay

"Ok. I am remembering the Parksville of the 1970s, it was a charming place and time. Now flash forward. This is an older property which would have been around then and refurbished over the years. It was expensive, but having just traveled through the UK, I thought it was on par with the smaller hotels in London. The staff were really good and efficient on check in. The room was very small with some interesting choices for wall and light switch placement. The wall paper was new as was the toilet and sink fixtures. It was all quite clean. But the shower was concerning. The water pressure was near zero and it took forever to get hot water down the lines. My concern with the shower curtains not reaching the splash edge were mitigated by the fact there simply wasn’t enough water to splash. Fortunately, I didn’t have to worry about seeing any drips on the last morning because somewhere in the building the electrical breaker tripped and my morning ablutions were done in the dark. Between fumbling around with limited vision and the shower which now varied between scalding hot and bone chilling cold (each time someone somewhere else in the building turned on a tap); the situation hastened my readiness. Now all this would be mildly acceptable if a family of heavy footed tap dancing trolls hadn’t taken possession of the room above me in the wee am and left… in the not so wee am. Finally at departure there was no service just a phone number. Ugg, not worth the price tag."

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighborhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in Departure Bay?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations in Departure Bay and start exploring everything Nanaimo has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Departure Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Departure Bay.

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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Departure Bay with a visit to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Frank Crane Arena, Lost Lake, and Long Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Maffeo Sutton Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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Departure Bay Motel

Buccaneer Inn

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Spot

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Holiday House Motel

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Skylite Motel

Harbour Light Motel

Quality Inn

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

The Bluebird Motel

Diplomat Motel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Inn On Long Lake

Coast Parksville Hotel

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Stephenson Point

Downtown Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

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