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Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
Bethlehem Centre
Food and drink

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (316 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is ￥17,401
￥20,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Reception

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (583 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless, staff were very cordial."
Canada
William
Departure Bay Motel
Oceanview King Room w/ Kitchenette | View from room

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (926 reviews)
"Very clean, friendly staff, great coffee machine in the lounge and a great location"
Canada
Judy
The price is ￥13,565
￥15,602 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (884 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is ￥11,667
￥13,533 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Buccaneer Inn
BBQ/picnic area

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (723 reviews)
"Easy checkin, clean rooms, comfortable beds. We had an excellent stay. "
Canada
Deepak
The price is ￥9,732
￥12,627 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
The Spot
Exterior

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, (1,251 reviews)
"The staff were nice and accommodating, rooms were clean, and the breakfast was good!"
Canada
SHERILYN
The price is ￥19,511
￥22,437 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Restaurant

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (208 reviews)
"The stay was great. Quite and clean. Staff was really freindly, i would stay again. One of the best sleeps I had also. "
Canada
Danny
Arbutus Grove Motel
Exterior

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Old but spacious and the staff were very kind."
Canada
Yoko
The price is ￥16,667
￥19,333 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff. Great location. "
Canada
Bruce
The price is ￥13,885
￥16,106 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Quality Inn
Property amenity

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, (1,003 reviews)
"great stay"
Canada
Sarah
The price is ￥18,381
￥21,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (252 reviews)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is ￥14,949
￥17,191 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Holiday House Motel
Living area

Beach Suites Parksville

Beach Suites Parksville
2.0 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
The price is ￥26,529
￥48,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Beach Suites Parksville
Property grounds

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was amazing "
Canada
Mike
The price is ￥26,209
￥30,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Indoor spa tub

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,041 reviews)
"Great room, beautiful view, staff very friendly "
Canada
Sara
The price is ￥19,101
￥22,158 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Inn On Long Lake
Exterior

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,540 reviews)
"Beautiful harbor view, friendly and knowledgeable staff"
Canada
Nicole
The price is ￥20,491
￥23,769 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Coast Bastion Hotel
Mini-golf

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (992 reviews)
"Was a nice and easy hotel to find right off the hyway and quiet clean room "
Canada
Aaron
The price is ￥11,315
￥13,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
The Tide's Inn
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,142 reviews)
"A great place to stay with our grand daughter. Beach, pool and playground close by!! "
Canada
Cindy
The price is ￥24,107
￥30,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30
THE Beach Club Resort
Lobby

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, (543 reviews)
"Room spacious ,very clean, convenient location, breakfast excellent"
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is ￥15,589
￥17,927 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Front of property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff"
Canada
Martin
The price is ￥14,880
￥17,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Harbour Light 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

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

8/10 Good
"The pool and slide were fun. The gym is well equipped. "
Marlene 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

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 6 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, Lost Lake, and Long Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Maffeo Sutton Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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