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Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (640 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ₩107,627
₩124,848 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14
Departure Bay Motel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,027 reviews)
"Would stay again"
Canada
Justin
The price is ₩226,117
₩260,034 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

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, (328 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 ₩178,754
₩207,356 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (923 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is ₩120,299
₩139,543 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Buccaneer 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, (1,014 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is ₩218,126
₩253,026 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (261 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is ₩162,940
₩187,381 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Holiday House Motel

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (767 reviews)
"Great stay for the price"
Canada
Daley
The price is ₩107,627
₩137,574 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
The Spot

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (216 reviews)
"Parking was excellent, the rooms are very comfortable and exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back . "
Canada
Amy
The price is ₩151,597
₩174,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Arbutus Grove Motel

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, (1,319 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is ₩152,500
₩176,900 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (885 reviews)
"This is an older building / but it was well maintained We booked last minute - but they accommodated our request - for our elder mom Will definitely stay again"
Canada
Vivian
The price is ₩130,003
₩150,812 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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, (1,293 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is ₩242,464
₩278,834 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Comfortable room and good location for quick in and out on way to tofino."
Canada
Brenda
The price is ₩146,253
₩168,196 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
The Tide's Inn

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, (706 reviews)
"Breakfast was good, parking is easy."
Canada
Ramneet
The price is ₩186,958
₩215,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (412 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is ₩151,597
₩174,337 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Skylite Motel

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,063 reviews)
"Always a lovely place to stay. Room spotless and the grounds beautifully maintained."
Canada
Patricia
The price is ₩255,739
₩296,662 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Inn On Long Lake

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,014 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is ₩185,413
₩215,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
Quality Inn

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is ₩254,313
₩292,460 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very nice resort"
Canada
Shiling
The price is ₩349,883
₩402,365 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is ₩224,910
₩260,896 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Tide’s Out

The Tide’s Out
2.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (56 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and family gets free mini golf next door"
Canada
Hien
The price is ₩195,332
₩224,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16
The Tide’s Out
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods 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

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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?
For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Departure Bay, click here.
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.