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1. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is ฿4,775
฿5,539 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

2. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (653 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ฿2,495
฿2,894 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Departure Bay Motel

3. 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, (1,301 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is ฿4,591
฿5,280 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

4. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is ฿3,123
฿3,623 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Buccaneer Inn

5. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is ฿3,543
฿4,074 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Holiday House Motel

6. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,066 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is ฿5,429
฿6,298 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Inn On Long Lake

7. 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, (1,545 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub as well. The attached restaurant was a bonus and was very good as well. We would stay there again!"
Canada
Lori
The price is ฿4,172
฿4,839 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is ฿4,193
฿4,863 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

9. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is ฿3,936
฿4,527 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Skylite Motel

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, (893 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is ฿2,776
฿3,221 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

11. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is ฿4,169
฿4,836 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Harbour Light Motel

12. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,273 reviews)
"Great place to visit."
Canada
David
The price is ฿7,430
฿9,080 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
THE Beach Club Resort

13. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is ฿3,005
฿3,485 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Diplomat Motel

14. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (772 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 ฿3,470
฿4,026 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jun - 25 Jun
The Spot

15. 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, (330 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 ฿3,795
฿4,402 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

16. 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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is ฿8,828
฿10,153 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

17. 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, (1,323 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is ฿3,377
฿3,918 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

18. 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is ฿5,922
฿6,811 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

19. 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, (727 reviews)
"Great staff! Clean room! Great continental breakfast ! Great location!"
Canada
renata
The price is ฿4,342
฿4,993 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is ฿5,148
฿5,971 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Best Western Northgate Inn
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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.