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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels, soap
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital15 min walk
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal19 min walk
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal19 min drive
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Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, Departure Bay Motel is in the city center. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Drip Coffee | Social - 3 min drive
  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 17 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min walk

About this property

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Departure Bay Motel have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Departure Bay Motel Motel
Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Departure Bay Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 148 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 148 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hussein

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was beyond filthy, there was zero service and the noise was horrendous. I would rather pitch a tent before I ever stay at this property again. This place should be condemned, it has never had any renovations or upgrades ever done and full of mould.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: - check in and out staff very pleasant - allowed us into the room before check in time - comfortable and clean bed and pillows - fridge, microwave and coffee maker in room (we were not in a kitchenette unit) Cons: - paper thin walls resulting in lots of noise transfer, particularly tub/shower and running water (midnight-2:30am!) from adjoining room(s) - very dated and not particularly clean (dirt behind bathroom door, mung in the bathroom sink drain - eww), sticky floors - dirty, cheap plastic vertical blinds that did not fully cover the window - it’s been a long time since the light switch covers, door handles and area around them have had even a cursory wipe down, they were all really dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, quick and easy drive to 06:15 ferry to vancouver.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clint

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to cancel was not a kids place. People was doing drugs outside. We did not stay there waa not safe. How can i get my money back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teofil

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Fredericton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad wifi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Dana

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
* We had to ‘ask’ to have our room made. * There we’re no chairs, closets or hooks.* * Floors (carpets) we’re a total mess (dark dry stains) , and they didn’t vacuum our room (when we got them to clean our room at all).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rupinder

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024