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

1. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (750 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is Rp1.037.186
Rp1.203.136 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,451 reviews)
"Close walk to the water, clean rooms and helpful staff"
Canada
Stephan
The price is Rp1.712.784
Rp1.986.829 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

3. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (835 reviews)
"Staff very helpful, big room, bed comfy, shower head amazing, towels huge, nice outdoor space"
Canada
Shelli
The price is Rp1.382.911
Rp1.604.177 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Spot
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

4. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Big rooms, friendly staff excellent stay!"
Canada
Michael
The price is Rp2.854.631
Rp3.311.373 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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.

5. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"We had a great comfortable stay."
United States
Siddhant
The price is Rp1.132.341
Rp1.313.515 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

6. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,381 reviews)
"Great stay for a very affordable price!"
Canada
Courtney
The price is Rp2.019.817
Rp2.342.987 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

7. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for our little family break"
Canada
Manvir
The price is Rp2.038.213
Rp2.364.326 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

8. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,810 reviews)
"I stay here often - always great service!"
Canada
Nicole
The price is Rp2.080.716
Rp2.413.631 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Coast Bastion Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

9. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,024 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and close to amenities."
Canada
Christine
The price is Rp2.278.003
Rp2.642.484 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Quality Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,023 reviews)
"Excellent location, large rooms and breakfast included!"
Canada
Steven
The price is Rp1.887.235
Rp2.189.192 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

11. 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
The price is Rp1.033.577
Rp1.579.568 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,125 reviews)
"beautiful location, really comfortable beds, clean rooms"
Canada
joya
The price is Rp2.500.665
Rp2.900.822 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Inn On Long Lake
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

13. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, no-frills, ample parking, centrally located, competitively priced"
Canada
Ron
The price is Rp1.750.846
Rp2.030.982 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Harbour Light Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (346 reviews)
"This was a really great place to stay with comfy bed and hotel room standards and amenities +. I especially was happy that they allow smoking on the balcony."
Canada
Wendy
The price is Rp1.957.776
Rp2.271.025 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

15. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,343 reviews)
"Excellent staff lovely place great location will stay again"
Canada
Nicole Di
The price is Rp2.663.697
Rp3.063.347 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,544 reviews)
"This is an adequate hotel, clean, but definitely an older facility."
Canada
Darlene
The price is Rp2.019.817
Rp2.342.988 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

17. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Canada
Allison
The price is Rp2.288.153
Rp2.654.258 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

18. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (833 reviews)
"Good price for a week and 3 adults"
Canada
Dean
The price is Rp1.621.436
Rp1.880.866 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
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

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (896 reviews)
"Great place to stay for a couple nights!"
Canada
Josh
The price is Rp1.725.345
Rp1.984.147 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.

20. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at Tide’s Inn, Rooms were clean and nice. Enjoyed the free mini golf at fun park"
Canada
Harshani
The price is Rp1.701.366
Rp1.956.634 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Tide's Inn
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

Downtown Nanaimo

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

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.

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Building is beautiful, room spotless, staff very helpful and kind. Had a wonderful stay. Will stay there again!"
Cheryl 8-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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.