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1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,842 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is ￥18,394
￥21,338 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Coast Bastion Hotel
Exterior

2. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,044 reviews)
"Nice hotel reasonably priced."
Canada
Rick
The price is ￥16,684
￥19,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

3. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,363 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is ￥19,079
￥22,131 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Reception

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (760 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is ￥10,673
￥12,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Departure Bay Motel
View from property

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is ￥18,012
￥20,894 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Exterior

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,517 reviews)
"Good breakfast and staff"
Canada
Paulo Cesar
The price is ￥18,069
￥20,961 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Indoor spa tub

7. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,109 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and nice location on the lake."
Canada
Robin
The price is ￥19,583
￥22,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Inn On Long Lake
BBQ/picnic area

8. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (841 reviews)
"Fynn was an amazing host. Thank you so much for letting me into the lobby while I waited for my room."
Canada
Brandon
The price is ￥10,216
￥11,850 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Spot
Exterior

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,478 reviews)
"Close walk to the water, clean rooms and helpful staff"
Canada
Stephan
The price is ￥13,347
￥15,482 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

10. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,008 reviews)
"A beautiful step back in time with the lovely decor and ambiance. We loved our stay at The Grand Hotel."
Canada
Annie
The price is ￥15,994
￥18,554 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Seaview Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

11. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"great stay for the price!"
Canada
James
The price is ￥12,012
￥13,934 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Buccaneer Inn
Front of property

12. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"A charming, old school motel that anyone who has spent vacations going on road trips will appreciate for its charm and the memories of road trips past it conjures up. Comfy with all of the typical amenities we are used to, with that unique touch that is absent when staying at a corporate chain motel."
Canada
Philip
The price is ￥14,244
￥16,523 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Harbour Light Motel
View from property

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (348 reviews)
"This was a really great place to stay with comfy bed and hotel room standards and amenities +. I especially was happy that they allow smoking on the balcony."
Canada
Wendy
The price is ￥17,308
￥20,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Front of property

14. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and close to amenities."
Canada
Christine
The price is ￥17,495
￥20,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Quality Inn
Lobby

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Super nice hotel and breakfast in the morning is such a bonus!"
Canada
ROBIN
The price is ￥20,228
￥23,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Western Northgate Inn
Exterior

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"Great staff"
Canada
Jesse
The price is ￥9,994
￥11,592 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

17. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (841 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is ￥14,334
￥16,628 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Bluebird Motel
Property entrance

18. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
The price is ￥9,138
￥13,965 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Bethlehem Centre
Front of property

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (554 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay it was affordable and convenient. I will stay here again!!"
Canada
Glen
The price is ￥12,226
￥14,182 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Diplomat Motel
Exterior

20. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,353 reviews)
"Excellent staff lovely place great location will stay again"
Canada
Nicole Di
The price is ￥22,262
￥25,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

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.

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"Good location for downtown. Highway noise a bit."
William 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Harbour Light Motel

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?
When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Departure Bay.
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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Departure Bay?
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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, check out Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range, and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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