The Best Hotels Closest to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo for 2026

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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Sharon

￥18,410

￥21,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

William

￥12,022

￥13,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Brandon

￥18,033

￥20,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Mathew

￥11,786

￥13,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Rick

￥16,697

￥19,368 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

6. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Leah

￥11,113

￥12,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Torben

￥10,351

￥12,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Abril Guadalupe

￥13,892

￥16,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

shu

￥11,074

￥12,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

10. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

laurie

￥14,345

￥16,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

ROBIN

￥17,766

￥20,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Dorothy

￥19,093

￥22,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

13. Inn On Long Lake

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Robin

￥19,599

￥22,735 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Wendy

￥17,321

￥20,092 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

15. Quality Inn

3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Yusuf

￥15,170

￥17,598 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.

16. Bethlehem Centre

4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Erin

￥9,144

￥13,973 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Annie

￥16,181

￥18,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. Harbour Light Motel

4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Jeffrey

￥15,490

￥17,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Jannet

￥17,242

￥20,001 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

20. Diplomat Motel

4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Glen

￥13,358

￥15,495 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,851 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,500 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,050 reviews	View

Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable and clean room for a one evening stay."

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I thought I had booked a 2 bedroom hotel suite, and was surprised to find that we had an entire 3 bedroom house! Check-in was fast and friendly. The house was very roomy with a full kitchen, laundry, 3 good size bedrooms (1 king and 2 queen), 2 full bathrooms, comfy living room with fireplace and dining. It looked recently renovated and very clean. Beds were comfortable and the sheets were very soft. The only CONS were the towels could be replaced and the main bedroom was quite loud in the morning with traffic, as it faced onto Hwy 1 - and there were only 2 coffee pods, which was puzzling since the placed slept 6 people. Overall, a WONDERFUL stay!"

Departure Bay Motel

8/10 Good

"Bathroom pics were not the same as the ones posted online for my room. That was disappointing as my Bathroom looked nothing like the promoted pictures."

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic breakfast each morning! Omelets, sausages, cereals, waffles, real juice (apple, orange, etc), fresh fruit. And coffee, tea, etc. toast and jams. The lady running the breakfast station worked like a whirlwind. She was a.azing! Well-organized and efficient. She deserves double wages."

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Excellent breakfast; bed and pillows are comfortable; great to have access to YouTube, Disney Plus, Prime and so on; property is a bit dated and needs some renovations; friendly staff"

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good

"Its a budget hotel but its in a good location and the room was clean and recently renovated. Amenities are limited but everything in the room worked. Would stay here again."

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"Room clean and a good size. The view was great. Breakfast could have been better with more selection."

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute boutique hotel. Our room was inside through the lobby. Nice bedding, towels, big glass shower with rain shower head as well as a wand hand held shower. Great pressure. It's a small room, but great for the one night we were there. Front counter evening staff was very helpful and super friendly. Would definitely stay here again."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good

"Nice location"

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A totem pole in a grassy field with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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A calm body of water with a small boat and a large ship in the distance, under a cloudy sky.

Departure Bay Beach

8.6/10 (329 reviews)

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Stones Marina

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Beach Estates Park

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Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

After visiting Chinese Memorial Gardens Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo.

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Townsite Marina

Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Townsite Marina.

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Sugarloaf Mountain Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park, and Jack Point and Biggs Park.

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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Buccaneer Inn

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. The Spot

7. Departure Bay Motel

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10. The Bluebird Motel

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

13. Inn On Long Lake

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

15. Quality Inn

16. Bethlehem Centre

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

18. Harbour Light Motel

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

20. Diplomat Motel

Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Best Western Northgate Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Departure Bay Motel

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

Inn On Long Lake

The Spot

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Other attractions near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Departure Bay Beach

Stones Marina

Beach Estates Park

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Townsite Marina

Bowen Park

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

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