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Top 10 Hotels in Departure Bay

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THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1025)
"Friendly staff, comfy rooms, great views. Even when issues occured, staff were very friendly and accomodating and helped temporarily resolve the issue till we checked out. Very relaxing stay."
Canada
Jordan
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
THE Beach Club Resort
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Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Great affordable clean place to stay "
Canada
Rachel
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (830)
"Friendly staff, and clean quiet rooms with beautiful beach views."
Canada
Alan
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool loungers
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, (1001)
"Friendly and Knowledgeable staff. Great restaurant and clean room."
Canada
Shani
The price is S$171
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Free daily buffet breakfast
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1213)
"Nice quiet stay for the night."
Canada
Bernice
The price is S$172
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
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Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (868)
"Inexpensive and convenient place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is S$109
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Buccaneer Inn
Lobby
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Great customer service, comfortable beds, good breakfast!"
Canada
Robert A
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
Sauna
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1141)
"Great staff, good breakfast . Will definitely stay here again. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is S$102
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is S$125
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Quality Inn
Food and drink
Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel

2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1000)
"Great location "
Canada
Masae
The price is S$124
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
Coast Parksville Hotel
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
The Spot

The Spot

2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (678)
"Clean room, great shower. "
Canada
Valerie
The price is S$108
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
The Spot
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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, (1491)
"Enjoyed our stay very much. Fantastic Staff!"
Canada
PETER
The price is S$138
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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, (425)
"Courteous staff - nice room"
Canada
Carolyn
The price is S$135
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel

2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (245)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is S$128
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Holiday House Motel
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Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3.0 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1120)
"Very nice hotel right next to the casino, which is what we like"
Canada
Kristi
The price is S$173
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Indoor pool
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Everything was great loved the room too we will be back again "
Canada
Danielle
The price is S$227
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1006)
"Staff and room perfect "
Canada
Sandra
The price is S$132
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
View from property
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.5 star property
2.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is S$175
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Mini-golf
The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn

3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (969)
"It was good place for a two night stay"
Canada
Brad
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The Tide's Inn
Room amenity
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1491)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Richard
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great affordable clean place to stay "
Rachel 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

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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 7 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 Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes and Lost Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Long Lake and Maffeo Sutton Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.