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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, (322 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 ₩173,703
₩201,488 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (610 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Canada
Madison
The price is ₩116,652
₩135,321 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Departure Bay Motel

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Good location and parking. Nice amenities. Great bed. Helpful staff . Only thing was a slight musty odour due to obvious age of the wooden cupboards "
Canada
Jacqueline
The price is ₩150,961
₩173,605 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Holiday House Motel

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, (1,274 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is ₩237,225
₩272,809 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,055 reviews)
"Very good location , very helpful staff"
Canada
arnel
The price is ₩214,678
₩249,031 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Inn On Long Lake

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Clean room, very comfortable bed, great price. Nice restaurant next door."
Canada
Dan
The price is ₩156,690
₩180,195 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Arbutus Grove Motel

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean clean - brand new … and a great breakfast's restaurant on premises."
Canada
Razmin
The price is ₩164,521
₩190,845 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Quality Inn

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Staff were very kind and the check in/check out were quick"
Canada
Michelle
The price is ₩185,162
₩214,788 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,021 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Alexis
The price is ₩175,468
₩201,794 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

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, (1,270 reviews)
"there was lots of availability for parking, staff was amazingly helpful, breakfast was delicious and cooked perfectly, and the room was spotless."
Canada
Devin
The price is ₩129,885
₩150,667 total
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (1,013 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Patricia
The price is ₩252,473
₩290,344 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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, (1,010 reviews)
"Always love staying at the Tigh Na Mara. A great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty but still have the amenities of modern society."
Canada
Georgina
The price is ₩325,993
₩374,892 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (911 reviews)
"This is a lovely little property! The room was cozy and had everything that was needed. We would easily stay here again!"
Canada
Jessica
The price is ₩128,687
₩149,273 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Buccaneer Inn

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (405 reviews)
"Great location and clean rooms. Super friendly staff."
Canada
Karen Jane
The price is ₩129,613
₩149,055 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Skylite Motel

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)
"Room was very clean,quiet,enjoyed our stay"
Canada
Donna
The price is ₩168,822
₩195,834 total
includes taxes & fees
May 22 - May 23
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (36 reviews)
"Great location, nicely updated."
Canada
Jason
The price is ₩155,862
₩179,247 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
The Tide’s Out

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, (1,546 reviews)
"Good stay, nice location."
Canada
Gregory
The price is ₩163,705
₩189,897 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,030 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff."
Canada
Brian
The price is ₩173,180
₩199,157 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Coast Parksville Hotel

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (755 reviews)
"The Spot Hotel offers excellent value for the price. "
Canada
Seyedbehzad
The price is ₩116,652
₩147,952 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
The Spot

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"A great option for basic accommodation close to many of Parksville's tourist attractions."
Canada
Tony
The price is ₩136,257
₩156,701 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
The Tide's Inn
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighborhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighborhood.
How many hotels will I find in Departure Bay?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations 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 most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Departure Bay.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Departure Bay?
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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.