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Our top choices for Departure Bay Beach hotels

Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (941 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is ฿3,974
฿4,610 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Buccaneer Inn
View from property

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (331 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 ฿4,431
฿5,140 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
BBQ/picnic Area

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (777 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is ฿3,481
฿4,309 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
The Spot
Reception

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (667 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ฿2,720
฿3,155 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Departure Bay Motel
Exterior

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,657 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is ฿4,654
฿5,399 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel
Indoor spa tub

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,072 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is ฿5,656
฿6,561 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Inn On Long Lake
Exterior

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,295 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is ฿5,117
฿5,935 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Exterior

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is ฿4,789
฿5,556 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is ฿4,965
฿5,759 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Lobby

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is ฿5,233
฿6,071 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Best Western Northgate Inn
Sauna

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,337 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is ฿3,388
฿3,930 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is ฿3,078
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Harbour Light Motel
Water view

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (279 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is ฿2,920
฿3,388 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (906 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is ฿2,792
฿3,239 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Front of property

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
7.2 out of 10, Good, (523 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is ฿2,988
฿3,466 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
941 reviews
View
View from property
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
331 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic Area
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
777 reviews
View
Reception
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
667 reviews
View
Exterior
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,657 reviews
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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 9 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Departure Bay Motel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 9 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in 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 booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre. At Pipers Lagoon Park, Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Long Lake, you can surround yourself with nature.