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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, (329 reviews)
"This was the perfect place for our staying at Nanaimo. It was close to parks for walking in, very quiet and spacious, and the view was spectacular! We loved our stay here."
United States
Wendy
The price is Rp2.049.605
Rp2.377.557 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (650 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is Rp1.347.282
Rp1.562.848 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Departure Bay Motel

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is Rp4.011.781
Rp4.613.547 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"All aspects of the hotel are great. Enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Donna
The price is Rp3.271.971
Rp3.762.829 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is Rp1.686.933
Rp1.956.893 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Buccaneer Inn

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, (1,298 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is Rp2.479.452
Rp2.851.433 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is Rp2.003.941
Rp2.304.595 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Holiday House Motel

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (771 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is Rp1.874.370
Rp2.174.270 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
The Spot

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is Rp2.125.963
Rp2.444.858 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Skylite Motel

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Very good place to stay very clean and convenient"
Canada
Michelle
The price is Rp2.026.584
Rp2.330.635 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
The Tide's Inn

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is Rp3.201.651
Rp3.681.942 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,273 reviews)
"Great place to visit."
Canada
David
The price is Rp4.012.913
Rp4.904.183 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
THE Beach Club Resort

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,322 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is Rp1.509.560
Rp1.751.089 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub as well. The attached restaurant was a bonus and was very good as well. We would stay there again!"
Canada
Lori
The price is Rp2.253.018
Rp2.613.501 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is Rp2.932.320
Rp3.401.541 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Inn On Long Lake

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, (723 reviews)
"Great staff! Clean room! Great continental breakfast ! Great location!"
Canada
renata
The price is Rp2.244.313
Rp2.580.960 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (62 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and family gets free mini golf next door"
Canada
Hien
The price is Rp2.026.584
Rp2.330.635 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
The Tide’s Out

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,629 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is Rp2.515.933
Rp2.918.482 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is Rp2.019.665
Rp2.342.811 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Quality Inn

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (218 reviews)
"Parking was excellent, the rooms are very comfortable and exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back . "
Canada
Amy
The price is Rp1.748.573
Rp2.010.859 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Arbutus Grove Motel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

Downtown Nanaimo

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

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.

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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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?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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 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 Beach Estates Park and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial 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.