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Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"The check in was fast, the room was clean, beautiful view."
Canada
Verna
The price is ￥26,979
￥31,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Free daily buffet breakfast
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1221)
"Friendly staff and very clean and comfortable room."
Canada
Christopher
The price is ￥18,982
￥21,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free cabanas, sun loungers
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
3.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great room & wonderful staff!"
Canada
Greg
The price is ￥18,456
￥21,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Exterior
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1048)
"great staff, great rooms and fantastic food"
Canada
Dayna
The price is ￥21,534
￥27,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
Exterior
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (853)
"I enjoyed my stay. "
Canada
Lisa
The price is ￥13,228
￥15,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
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Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is ￥15,520
￥18,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Lobby
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Staff was very friendly and our room is nice and clean."
Canada
Karen
The price is ￥17,900
￥20,764 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Best Western Northgate Inn
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes
Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is ￥13,843
￥15,920 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday House Motel
Exterior
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (874)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥11,525
￥13,369 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Buccaneer Inn
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1010)
"Stay here each visit to Nanaimo "
United States
Margaret
The price is ￥14,527
￥16,851 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1152)
"Excellent location and friendly staff!"
Canada
Sonya
The price is ￥16,293
￥18,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (446)
"Fantastisch hotel with we wonderful breakfast."
Canada
Galina
The price is ￥15,399
￥17,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Front of property
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is ￥12,203
￥14,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Quality Inn
Outdoor spa tub
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
22.2 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (773)
"Wifi kept dropping Beds and pillows were not comfortable especially the pull out The food at the restaurant is delicious The location is lovely "
Canada
Natasha
The price is ￥21,761
￥26,335 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
The Spot

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (688)
"Lovely room, nice staff"
Canada
Kai
The price is ￥9,948
￥12,861 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
The Spot
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | Room amenity
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1504)
"Perfect hotel friendly staff. I can stay there for a month."
Canada
ngiphile
The price is ￥19,273
￥22,357 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
Indoor spa tub
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1025)
"Nice central location , decent accommodations and nice staff - the lake is beautiful"
United States
Richard
Inn On Long Lake
Mini-golf
The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (973)
"It was good place for a two night stay"
Canada
Brad
The price is ￥11,177
￥12,854 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
The Tide's Inn
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1002)
"everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return."
Canada
maurice
The price is ￥13,462
￥15,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (393)
"Was Good Stay "
Canada
HUSSAM
The price is ￥11,850
￥13,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Skylite Motel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

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

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Yes breakfast had great options , parked in front of our room , very modern rooms , and quiet ."
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

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?
Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodations in Departure Bay and start exploring everything Nanaimo has to offer.
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?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Departure Bay, click here.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Departure Bay with a visit to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes, and Lost Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Long Lake and Maffeo Sutton Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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