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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.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
William
฿2,519
฿2,922 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Patti
฿3,426
฿3,975 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.
A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Jason
฿2,328
฿2,701 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Kasey
฿2,307
฿2,676 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
laurie
฿2,555
฿2,964 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sharon
฿3,692
฿4,283 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
James
฿3,498
฿4,058 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sage
฿3,725
฿4,321 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Paul
฿3,178
฿3,687 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Evgeny
฿2,469
฿2,865 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

11. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
david
฿3,645
฿4,229 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

12. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Chris
฿2,516
฿2,919 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ralph
฿3,274
฿3,798 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

14. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
฿2,940
฿3,410 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

15. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Louie
฿2,563
฿2,974 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
shu
฿1,781
฿2,066 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Brandon
฿3,471
฿4,027 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.
Exterior

18. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
19 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abraham
฿1,143
฿1,326 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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
9.0
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
9.0
Wonderful
351 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
8.2
Very good
861 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
792 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
848 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"We had an excellent night at the Harbour light in! It’s not far from the ferry terminal (great for staying the night before or after a Vancouver trip) and there’s plenty to do and see near by. It’s also in a quiet area and the room given to us was very tidy (they also took us in as a last minute booking). We unfortunately had our car broken into during our stay (not a reflection of the motel whatsoever) and the staff was super supportive in trying to help us out with the nitty gritty of our unexpected situation. Yes, they have plenty of cameras facing the parking lot (should this be a concern)."
Kathleen 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Have stayed here many times. Great value!!"
Derek 1-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Great location"
Lisa 1-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"It was a nice 2-night stay at The Spot. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The AC, heater, and microwave all worked well. I especially liked that the bathroom featured both a rain shower and a handheld shower spray. Note for visitors: 1 King Bed Suites are located on the ground level, while 2 Queen Rooms are on the second floor."
Joey 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Spot
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The location is convenient for our needs ."
walter 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great bedding and towels. Convenient to Departure Bay Ferry."
Shawn 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Buccaneer Inn
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Hotel was near a busy street but our room was quiet. We were advised not to leave anything inside our vehicle re-homeless people near by, but we never saw any homeless people during our stay? Hotel was clean and close to the oceanfront and a park"
Anne 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Staff are great. Room nice and clean. Great breakfast."
Monica 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Northgate Inn
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"
kieran 1-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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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 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Inn On Long Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 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?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.