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Nanaimo Hotel Guide. Hotels in Departure Bay, Nanaimo, Canada

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1. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,529 reviews)
"Clean room/breakfast was good/staff very friendly all and all very good stay."
Canada
Robert J
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,005 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Buccaneer Inn

3. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (807 reviews)
"Nice location easy walk up the hill from the ferry terminal."
Canada
miles
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Departure Bay Motel

4. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,063 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is €109
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (872 reviews)
"I liked the location to the ferry."
Canada
Gary
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
The Spot

6. 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, (351 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

7. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

9. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,118 reviews)
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The staff was helpful, room was clean, loved the view.i will return and i would recommend this hotel."
Canada
Carol
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake

10. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,896 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel

11. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Great modern hotel close to the downtown area."
Canada
Paul
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,381 reviews)
"Super close to ferries."
Canada
Nathalie
The price is €112
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Good rooms and good rates"
Canada
Sheldon
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

14. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Harbour Light Motel

15. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (854 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is €80
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
The Bluebird Motel

16. 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, (1,535 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is €103
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

17. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bethlehem Centre

18. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is €110
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (559 reviews)
"Rooms are clean, washroom is very clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Diplomat Motel

20. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is €92
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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Compare popular hotels in Departure Bay

Property
Property class
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
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,896 reviews
View
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
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,005 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,003 reviews
View
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
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,063 reviews
View
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,529 reviews
View

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 Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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?
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?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, look into Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.