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

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

1. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay

David

Rp1.599.689 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay

Jenny

Rp2.002.959 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

3. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Shelli

Rp1.777.375 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay

angus

Rp2.016.350 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

5. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Linda

Rp2.613.787 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay

Catherine

Rp2.583.915 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay

William

Rp2.539.109 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

Courtney

Rp2.809.448 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

9. Harbour Light Motel

5.8 km from Departure Bay

Kellan

Rp2.195.581 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

22.7 km from Departure Bay

Cristina

Rp3.249.465 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

11. Quality Inn

5.1 km from Departure Bay

Shane

Rp2.665.019 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

12. Inn On Long Lake

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Kevin

Rp2.943.922 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.7 km from Departure Bay

Anette

Rp2.562.284 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

Jill

Rp2.294.159 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

15. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay

Richard

Rp2.280.145 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

16. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Rex

Rp2.002.908 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

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

17. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

28.7 km from Departure Bay

Josh

Rp3.020.512 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay

Danielle

Rp1.690.336 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A blue building with a tower, surrounded by a miniature golf course.

19. The Tide's Inn

28.6 km from Departure Bay

Denise

Rp1.985.706 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.

20. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

28.7 km from Departure Bay

Patricia

Rp3.796.043 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

Protected Nanaimo Harbour and The Georgia Straits, Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, CAN

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

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Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum 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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A cozy stay for quick getaway in Summer. Easy access. The staff were helpful."

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

8/10 Good

"We didn’t expect too much from the hotel, but we were pleasantly surprised. The front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming. The hotel seems to have been recently renovated and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was also very convenient, right next to the beach. Overall, it was a great stay and we would happily stay here again."

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

10/10 Excellent

"1st time visitors but it won't be our last time. From check in to check out the staff were friendly and help full. The food and view are fantastic from both the dining room and the patio looking out over the Parksville waterfront. The room was on the smaller side but extremely clean and well-maintained. The deck was perfect to have a drink and look out over the water. They had both an outdoor heated pool and an indoor pool and hot tub. Very family friendly."

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Departure Bay? Consider a visit to 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?

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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

1. Departure Bay Motel

2. Buccaneer Inn

3. The Spot

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

9. Harbour Light Motel

10. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

11. Quality Inn

12. Inn On Long Lake

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

15. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

16. The Bluebird Motel

17. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

19. The Tide's Inn

20. Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

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