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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sharon
￥19,852
￥23,028 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Coast Bastion Hotel
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.
Room
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

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
William
￥11,968
￥13,883 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Buccaneer Inn
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 spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Brandon
￥16,052
￥18,620 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Evgeny
￥11,705
￥13,577 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
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

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Elisabeth
￥16,622
￥19,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern shower enclosure with a glass door, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted control panel.
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

6. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jason
￥11,063
￥12,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Spot
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
miles
￥10,524
￥12,208 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Departure Bay Motel
A room with a bed, a dresser, and a lamp.
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
￥12,152
￥14,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
shu
￥10,115
￥11,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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 motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Tyler
￥12,139
￥14,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Bluebird Motel
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.
Room

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
James
￥16,622
￥19,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Northgate Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dorothy
￥16,997
￥19,717 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sage
￥18,505
￥21,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
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

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Patti
￥16,280
￥18,885 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

15. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
￥15,102
￥17,518 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.

16. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Brandon
￥7,921
￥12,541 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Bethlehem Centre
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 rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Cheryl
￥16,203
￥18,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A reception area with a desk, computer, and potted plants.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

18. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Chris
￥11,957
￥13,870 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
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.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Ralph
￥17,097
￥19,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

20. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Louie
￥11,063
￥12,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,891 reviews
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,005 reviews
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A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,528 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,068 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"They charged extra for parking when they have a huge parking lot and not mentioned in the web site not impressed"
nic 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Property worked for my needs"
Bryan 4-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"My favorite of Hotels. Huge rooms, very clean and comfortable. Only thing I would say is it would be nice if their water station was on each floor and if you are paying for a hotel night, parking should be included and not an extra charge."
Tonya 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"na"
LI 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
The Spot
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Location is great. The hotel needs some major maintenance"
Rick 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"The room was clean and check in was easy. Staff was friendly. Unfortunately, walls are thin and I could hear people in the joining rooms. Too noisy for trying to get to sleep. I ahadd to get up very early to get to the airport and wan'"
Kelley 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Harbour Light Motel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"I luv looking at all the stuff in the lobby :)"
Corinna 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Nice little inn close to Departure Bay ferry"
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Buccaneer Inn
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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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?
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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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