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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
United States
Siddhant
₩86,322
₩100,134 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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
Wendy
₩149,248
₩173,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.
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.

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Shelli
₩95,753
₩111,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
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 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
Torben
₩79,068
₩91,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
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
Dean
₩123,608
₩143,385 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
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
Nicole
₩158,620
₩184,000 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 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
Allison
₩174,434
₩202,344 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
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 lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
joya
₩190,635
₩221,140 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26
Inn On Long Lake
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Manjusha
₩153,978
₩178,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

10. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Christine
₩165,004
₩191,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Quality Inn
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Stephan
₩131,707
₩152,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Rick
₩143,871
₩166,890 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

13. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ron
₩120,900
₩140,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
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.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Darlene
₩153,978
₩178,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

15. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
₩120,900
₩140,244 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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 patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Cheryl
₩149,916
₩173,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Manvir
₩155,380
₩180,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Australia
Daelyn
₩89,659
₩104,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
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.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Glen
₩105,425
₩122,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
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
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
1,000 reviews
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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
346 reviews
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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
835 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
752 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
834 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful staff! The best service we have ever had in a hotel. The rooms are exceptional, great showers, bed, view, and generally very comfortable. We will definitely be returning!"
Shelli 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The staff are great ,,helpful, pleasant! Rooms are very nice , comfortable, and clean , felt the lobby and hallways could use a bit of a up grade !"
Marty 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Scott at front desk was extremely helpful."
Don 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Room was clean and comfortable. As travelers with pets we appreciated the courtyard for them to do their business and pet waste bags were provided. Staff were knowledgeable, helpful and always friendly and courteous. Breakfasts were great. Nice variety and lots of food. Will stay there again"
Connie 7-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Best Western Northgate Inn
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great location"
kerry 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room and Wi-Fi"
Chita 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel room was very clean, staff are very friendly, nice beach view with a balcony.. I would stay again.."
Lori 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Inn On Long Lake
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Building is beautiful, room spotless, staff very helpful and kind. Had a wonderful stay. Will stay there again!"
Cheryl 8-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Staff helpful in finding a room away from highway sounds. Room was clean. Good location re: availability of services."
David 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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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, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 Inn On Long Lake and Coast Bastion Hotel.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations 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 bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
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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.