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Our top choices for Departure Bay Beach hotels

Cottage | Living area

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (942 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Buccaneer Inn
Reception

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (671 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Departure Bay Motel
BBQ/picnic Area

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (778 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 €121
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The Spot
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (770 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are."
Canada
Nancy
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Bluebird Motel
Indoor spa tub

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,074 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is €173
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Inn On Long Lake
Exterior

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Exterior

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,659 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel
Exterior

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,297 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Sauna

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,339 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Quality Inn
View from property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Kristi
The price is €134
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Exterior

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (907 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Water view

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (279 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is €89
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Front of property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is €94
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Harbour Light Motel
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,545 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 €127
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (524 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Diplomat Motel
Lobby

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Northgate Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Cottage | Living area
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
942 reviews
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Reception
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
671 reviews
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BBQ/picnic Area
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
778 reviews
View
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)
The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
770 reviews
View
Indoor spa tub
Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,074 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

The Spot

The Spot

8/10 Good
"I arrived at 4 in the afternoon and checked in, the manager was very helpful when I explained i was waiting for a new operation and it was very difficult to do the stairs. He checked to make sure it was ok and they were able to give me a room on the bottom floor. The room was very clean and very comfortable. The patio was a little disappointing as the table and chairs weren't cleaned off or swepted and there wasn't much of a back yard to sit out at. Otherwise for the price, very nice place to stay"
Rae 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
The Spot

Hotels near other Departure Bay Beach attractions

Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Departure Bay Motel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in 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 booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre. At Pipers Lagoon Park, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Long Lake, you can surround yourself with nature.