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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

1. 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, (1,052 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is ฿3,512
฿4,074 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,509 reviews)
"Service, staff and breakfast were good"
Canada
Mathew
The price is ฿2,479
฿2,875 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

3. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,860 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
Canada
Sharon
The price is ฿3,706
฿4,299 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
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.

4. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is ฿2,528
฿2,933 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

5. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,017 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is ฿3,191
฿3,701 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"A beautiful step back in time with the lovely decor and ambiance. We loved our stay at The Grand Hotel."
Canada
Annie
The price is ฿3,367
฿3,905 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,390 reviews)
"it’s was a good place to stay"
Canada
Dorothy
The price is ฿3,591
฿4,165 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

8. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (775 reviews)
"Nice comfortable stay"
Canada
Torben
The price is ฿2,316
฿2,686 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

9. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (850 reviews)
"Good value."
United States
Leah
The price is ฿2,337
฿2,711 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Spot
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

10. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,128 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Clean and nice location on the lake."
Canada
Robin
The price is ฿4,122
฿4,782 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

11. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Easy check in, super nice place"
Canada
Brandon
The price is ฿3,492
฿4,051 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

12. 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, (350 reviews)
"Very clean accommodations. Bed was very comfy and the view was amazing!"
Canada
Patti
The price is ฿3,439
฿3,990 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

13. 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, (1,536 reviews)
"Nice spacious room..Great comfortable bed and wonderful pillows Nice continental breakfast lncluded and friendly staff...and the hotel was Pet-friendly"
Canada
Jannet
The price is ฿3,343
฿3,878 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

14. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice location with breakfast. Staff is pretty good."
Canada
shu
The price is ฿1,969
฿2,284 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

15. 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)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is ฿3,258
฿3,779 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

16. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,446 reviews)
"We loved the view from the room and the proximity to the beach. Great location and lovely, comfortable rooms."
Canada
Ed
The price is ฿4,016
฿5,161 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
THE Beach Club Resort
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

17. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (297 reviews)
"The hostel was simple, but very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent—right downtown, with everything within easy reach. The staff were very kind and helpful, and I felt comfortable throughout my stay. I would definitely stay here again on my next visit to Nanaimo!"
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
The price is ฿2,951
฿3,423 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking area with a red car.

18. 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, (1,346 reviews)
"Great breakfast and the pool was fantastic"
Canada
Cassandra
The price is ฿4,800
฿5,519 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, a tiled floor, and a lifeguard chair.

19. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,010 reviews)
"Grotto was amazing"
Canada
Aislynn
The price is ฿6,110
฿7,026 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

20. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (844 reviews)
"Staff was very nice room was clean and centrslly located have stayed 2 or 3 times and will continue to stay when in nanimo"
Canada
laurie
The price is ฿3,017
฿3,500 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

8/10 Good
"Staff"
Patricia 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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?
When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay.
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?
If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, look into Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.