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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 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
￥19,961
￥23,154 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.
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.
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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
William
￥12,034
￥13,960 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
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
Steven
￥16,141
￥18,723 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
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 compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
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
￥11,770
￥13,652 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
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
￥16,714
￥19,388 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.
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 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
Gary
￥10,234
￥11,871 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
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.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
miles
￥11,023
￥12,787 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
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.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
￥14,045
￥16,292 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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
Sheldon
￥10,102
￥11,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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 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.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Tyler
￥12,206
￥14,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
Room
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
James
￥16,905
￥19,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Carol
￥18,607
￥21,585 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 cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Patti
￥16,370
￥18,989 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 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 building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

14. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
￥15,211
￥17,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
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.

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Paulette
￥15,849
￥18,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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 room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Ralph
￥16,270
￥18,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
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 kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

17. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Louie
￥11,124
￥12,904 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Diplomat Motel
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.
A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.
Exterior

18. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
17.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abraham
￥5,461
￥6,334 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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
1,898 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
1,004 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
1,000 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
1,531 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
"The charge for parking was unnecessary. Otherwise you would have gotten 5 stars Breakfast and location were awesome!!!"
Joan 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

8/10 Good
"The little coffee shop in the lobby was strict and unhelpful. The hotel is new and clean, great beds and good shower. It is just a very basic hotel."
Kevin 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Quality Inn
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great value and an unexpected charming find. Food was amazing incredible wine list and whiskey bar. We go back in a second. It will now be mine Nanaimo hotel I use."
david 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Good rooms and good rates"
Sheldon 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"I liked the location to the ferry."
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Spot
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 4 days ago
Harbour Light Motel
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 1 month 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?
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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