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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,915 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,551 reviews)
"Close to ferry; helpful staff; excellent continental breakfast."
Canada
Annie
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,062 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is S$133
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

6. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (816 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a sink, and a coffee machine.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent location to downtown"
Canada
Jayda
The price is S$86
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (857 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is S$134
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,116 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,364 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is S$152
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

15. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

17. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, great staff, quiet"
Canada
Robert
The price is S$91
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,543 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is S$129
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (563 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is S$99
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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
1,915 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
1,000 reviews
View
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,003 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
1,551 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
1,062 reviews
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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 Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.