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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sharon
￥19,294
￥22,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
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A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
William
￥11,876
￥13,777 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
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.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Brandon
￥16,401
￥19,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
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
Mathew
￥11,643
￥13,506 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 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 cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Elisabeth
￥16,494
￥19,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
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 room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
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

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
United States
Leah
￥10,977
￥12,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Torben
￥10,660
￥12,366 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
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
￥13,445
￥15,595 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

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
￥9,247
￥10,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
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
laurie
￥14,171
￥16,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
ROBIN
￥17,711
￥20,546 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Best Western Northgate Inn
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.

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Heather
￥21,257
￥24,659 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Inn On Long Lake
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

13. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dorothy
￥18,862
￥21,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Patti
￥16,155
￥18,740 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
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 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.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

15. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
￥15,868
￥18,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Quality Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Cheryl
￥16,156
￥18,741 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Chris
￥12,752
￥14,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jannet
￥17,121
￥19,860 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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 kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
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.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Glen
￥12,087
￥14,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Diplomat Motel
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.
Exterior
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
17.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
￥6,497
￥7,535 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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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
1,864 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
1,013 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
1,001 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
1,512 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
1,052 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and lovely view of the water. The reception when I checked it was very helpful. Restaurant attached to hotel was very nice."
Verity 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"Great view of the lake!"
Marv 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

8/10 Good
"Good size room, clean. Enjoyed the blackout blinds and underground parking. Good breakfast restaurant available on site."
Jill 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Quality Inn
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel is located on the waterfront in downtown Nanaimo, which puts it in close proximity to several pubs, restaurants, walking options and shopping in the area. Staff were helpful and friendly, and our room was clean and well appointed."
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"Centrally located motel, close to a lot of amenities."
William 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Harbour Light Motel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"The property was too loud for me, and we had a non refundable reservation. The staff was very accommodating to having us check other rooms, but at the end refunded our stay."
David 6-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Elisabeth 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for a visit to Nanaimo freshly renovated and with all the amenities you need for an extended stay Highly recommended!"
Gregory 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Buccaneer Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed here a couple of times and every time the room was very clean."
Jacqueline 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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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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