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

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1. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay

Amy

Rp2.258.296 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

2. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

John

Rp2.806.102 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

3. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay

drew

Rp2.663.033 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay

angus

Rp2.304.645 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Rana

Rp2.602.020 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay

Janet

Rp2.553.703 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

7. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay

Patrick

Rp2.524.007 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

8. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay

Joel

Rp2.719.990 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

9. Quality Inn

5.1 km from Departure Bay

Chelsea Lee

Rp2.430.436 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay

Bruce

Rp2.806.104 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

11. Harbour Light Motel

5.8 km from Departure Bay

Retha

Rp2.349.252 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

12. Inn On Long Lake

3.8 km from Departure Bay

Kevin

Rp2.926.416 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

22.7 km from Departure Bay

Cristina

Rp3.073.351 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

6.8 km from Departure Bay

Maninder

Rp2.363.659 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

15. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.7 km from Departure Bay

Anette

Rp2.550.749 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

16. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Geoffrey

Rp1.993.891 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

17. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay

Danielle

Rp1.891.399 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

28.7 km from Departure Bay

Lisa

Rp3.002.554 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

19. Coast Parksville Hotel

28.5 km from Departure Bay

Sabrina

Rp3.670.386 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

5.9 km from Departure Bay

Carmen

Rp3.407.559 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

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 Vancouver Island Military 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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Would stay again nice clean quiet room staff was amazing"

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Although the hotel was nice and clean it left a few things that were less than pleasing. Upon arrival they didn’t have my reservation, fortunately I had a copy of my confirmation. They were apologetic for the confusion and got me a room promptly but I am not sure it was quite ready for me as there were small things like cups not in the room. I was there with a coworker for work, (which was night work in Port Alberni) for 3 nights (checking out on the Friday) and we asked the woman desk clerk if they offered a late check out as we had been arriving back to the hotel the previous nights between 4-5:30am. She gave us an attitude as she told us that they do not allow this when a simple “no, sorry we don’t offer that” would have been sufficient. One of the mornings when we arrived back later than previously we decided to go to the breakfast buffet just after it opened. By the time we arrived it had already been wiped clear. Obviously this was most likely a rarity but still a little bit of a let down. The room was nice and the fridge worked great as did the AC. The blackout blinds were a very welcome feature as I was working evenings and sleeping during the day"

THE Beach Club Resort

8/10 Good

"We found the physical hotel to be fine however the staff weren’t great…especially in the restaurant. I’m not sure if it’s a training issue or a lack of availability of better people, however they seemed to be somewhat disinterested. As “the best” hotel in the area, we would have expected the staff to be friendlier, so we were a bit disappointed."

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?

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 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. The Spot

3. Buccaneer Inn

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. Quality Inn

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

11. Harbour Light Motel

12. Inn On Long Lake

13. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

15. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

16. The Bluebird Motel

17. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

18. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

19. Coast Parksville Hotel

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

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