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1. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (639 reviews)
"Affordable stay, friendly staff, and the room was clean."
Canada
Sterling
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Departure Bay Motel

2. Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,025 reviews)
"Would stay again"
Canada
Justin
The price is S$212
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

3. 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, (328 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 S$175
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

4. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (922 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Buccaneer Inn

5. 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, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (269 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is S$159
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Holiday House Motel

7. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (767 reviews)
"Great stay for the price"
Canada
Daley
The price is S$112
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
The Spot

8. Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 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 S$148
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Arbutus Grove Motel

9. 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, (1,317 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is S$149
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (884 reviews)
"This is an older building / but it was well maintained We booked last minute - but they accommodated our request - for our elder mom Will definitely stay again"
Canada
Vivian
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

11. 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, (1,292 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

12. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Comfortable room and good location for quick in and out on way to tofino."
Canada
Brenda
The price is S$142
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
The Tide's Inn

13. 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, (704 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, parking is easy."
Canada
Ramneet
The price is S$169
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

14. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is S$147
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Skylite Motel

15. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,062 reviews)
"Always a lovely place to stay. Room spotless and the grounds beautifully maintained."
Canada
Patricia
The price is S$250
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Inn On Long Lake

16. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Quality Inn

17. 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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is S$246
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

18. 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)
"Very nice resort"
Canada
Shiling
The price is S$322
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

19. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is S$220
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

20. The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and family gets free mini golf next door"
Canada
Hien
The price is S$190
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
The Tide’s Out
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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.

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