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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sam
€127
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Coast Bastion Hotel
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.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
James
€77
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Manvir
€116
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

4. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Shelli
€71
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Spot
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Rick
€107
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

6. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Stephan
€98
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Torben
€71
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
€90
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jesse
€71
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dean
€92
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

11. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Wendy
€111
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

12. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Allison
€130
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Robin
€138
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

14. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Christine
€124
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Quality Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Cheryl
€112
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

16. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Philip
€92
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Darlene
€115
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

18. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Glen
€79
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,836 reviews
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,010 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
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A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
8.2
Very good
836 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,035 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"All good Will visit again"
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn On Long Lake
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The bed was good, clean, shower was great. The fan was good and drowned out the traffic. Great place for the low price."
Magnus 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Cean room. Comfortable bed. Great location"
michelle 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

8/10 Good
"H"
Terry 1-night trip
Posted 14 hours ago
Buccaneer Inn
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent
"A clean well lighted place with abundant hot water."
John 2-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"We loved to see deers and rabbits on our way to the place."
gilles 1-night trip
Posted 21 hours ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean modern room & shower. Only downside is paid parking..."
Afolabi 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff"
Jesse 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Fynn the manager went above and beyond to help us get situated and upgrade our room for no extra cost. The property was nice - very modern and obviously recent. My only minor complaint is their style choice to focus on appearance over functionality, but some people like that so not a real issue. I would stay there again."
Darren 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Spot

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Petroglyph Park, Beach Estates Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.