The Best Hotels in Departure Bay, Nanaimo - 2026 Updated Prices

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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.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay

Elisabeth

Rp2.227.883 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay

Robert J

Rp1.568.879 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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.

3. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay

William

Rp1.604.127 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

4. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay

Sharon

Rp2.591.085 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

5.1 km from Departure Bay

Yusuf

Rp2.024.190 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Paulette

Rp2.321.492 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

7. Inn On Long Lake

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Kristina

Rp2.480.303 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay

Nathalie

Rp2.278.057 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

9. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Gary

Rp1.364.102 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay

Steven

Rp2.151.498 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

11. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay

miles

Rp1.469.279 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and a lifeguard chair.

12. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

24.2 km from Departure Bay

Deanna

Rp3.538.053 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

13. THE Beach Club Resort

28 km from Departure Bay

Kristie

Rp3.135.951 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

6.8 km from Departure Bay

Ralph

Rp2.132.776 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

15. Harbour Light Motel

5.8 km from Departure Bay

Chris

Rp1.422.849 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.7 km from Departure Bay

Patti

Rp2.182.047 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio with a stone-tiled floor, wooden tables, and a built-in grill.

17. Coast Parksville Hotel

28.5 km from Departure Bay

Deanna

Rp1.915.424 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A terrace with a table and chairs overlooking a calm lake at sunset.

18. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

28.7 km from Departure Bay

Alan

Rp3.125.879 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, a herringbone floor pattern, and a seating area with a lamp and a plant.

19. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

28.7 km from Departure Bay

peter

Rp2.019.213 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

5.9 km from Departure Bay

James

Rp2.249.600 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in Departure Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Coast Bastion Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,902 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	2.0 star property	8.2 Very good 1,531 reviews	View
Best Western Northgate Inn	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 352 reviews	View

Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

8/10 Good

"Rooms are clean as was the pool and hot tub. Property is definitely aging. Staff is great."

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent

"We loved the separate building with a view of the lake, housing the hot tub, sauna and change rooms. The room was clean, spacious and the staff were all helpful and friendly. There was a bowl of apples at the front desk and fresh coffee available in the lobby 24/7. The only issue I had is that the fitness room opened at 8 am. I enjoy working out around 6 am, showering and then getting breakfast. An 8 am start time is too late, in my opinion."

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Departure Bay?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Departure Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Departure Bay.

What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, look into Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

1. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

3. Buccaneer Inn

4. Coast Bastion Hotel

5. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7. Inn On Long Lake

8. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

9. The Spot

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

11. Departure Bay Motel

12. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

13. THE Beach Club Resort

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

15. Harbour Light Motel

16. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

17. Coast Parksville Hotel

18. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

19. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Downtown Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

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