Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.

Top Hotels Near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo from NZ$102

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

This weekend
26 Jun - 28 Jun
Next weekend
3 Jul - 5 Jul

Filter by

Guest rating

Selecting then applying a filter from this group will update the results on a new page

Property class

Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

Cottage | Living area

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (931 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Buccaneer Inn
Exterior

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,633 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Coast Bastion Hotel
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
View from property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Kristi
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Sauna

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,323 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Reception

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (656 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Departure Bay Motel
Water view

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (278 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (893 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (766 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are."
Canada
Nancy
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
14 July - 15 July
The Bluebird Motel
Front of property

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Quality Inn
Exterior

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
3.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Excellent rooms and facilities, close to everything, and the price just right! Would definitely stay there again!"
Canada
Natalia
The price is NZ$102
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
Lobby

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is NZ$319
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Best Western Northgate Inn
Front of property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Harbour Light Motel
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,536 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 NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Diplomat Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Cottage | Living area
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
931 reviews
View
Exterior
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,633 reviews
View
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
View
View from property
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,000 reviews
View
Sauna
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
8.0
Very good
1,323 reviews
View

Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"One thing I noticed with hotels on this trip. The toilet paper is not good quality and from this trips experience, I will bring my own in the future. But everything else was great."
Leslie Ann 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Hotels near other Departure Bay Ferry Terminal attractions

Photo by Vancouver Island View
Open Photo by Vancouver Island View

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

8.8/5 (46 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include The Spot and Buccaneer Inn.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Departure Bay Beach and Protection Island.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia