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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

Cottage | Living area
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (873)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan 2026
Buccaneer Inn
Exterior
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1495)
"Great location"
Canada
Mark
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
BBQ/picnic Area
The Spot

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
1.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (685)
"Lovely room, nice staff"
Canada
Kai
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
The Spot
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great stay. Staff is friendly, and location is convenient"
United States
Tim
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return."
Canada
maurice
The price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Sauna
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1156)
"Great staff, good breakfast . Will definitely stay here again. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Reception
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (522)
"Room was clean & very quiet which is what we needed for a good night sleep before catching an early ferry. Price was amazing too for a mini suite."
Canada
Frances
Departure Bay Motel
Water view
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (262)
"Fine for a stop over, hostel lovers or for those that don't need much space. Room was very small but clean, building is old and charming; creaky floors with thin walls. The bathrooms were not very clean, smelled like urine with dirty, small and grimy shower. "
Canada
Lana
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (827)
"Great place to stay "
Canada
Doug
The price is NZ$125
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe)
The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (731)
"Quick check in and easy parking "
Canada
leo
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
The Bluebird Motel
Exterior
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1149)
"Excellent location and friendly staff!"
Canada
Sonya
The price is NZ$207
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Front of property
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Quality Inn
View from property
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Indoor spa tub
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Great staff friendly service "
Canada
Malarie
Inn On Long Lake
Lobby
Best Western Northgate Inn

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, (1001)
"Staff was very friendly and our room is nice and clean."
Canada
Karen
The price is NZ$227
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Best Western Northgate Inn
Front of property
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Room was spotless and staff courteous."
Canada
edward
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
Exterior
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1000)
"Great hotel"
Canada
Tejveer Singh
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (1504)
"Enjoyed our stay very much. Fantastic Staff!"
Canada
PETER
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property
Value Lodge Economy Motel

Value Lodge Economy Motel

Value Lodge Economy Motel
2.0 star property
5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.4 out of 10, Good, (342)
"Decent staff and accomo"
Canada
Jann
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Value Lodge Economy Motel
Beach
Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
4.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (504)
"Great place to stay & clean"
Canada
Crystal
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Diplomat Motel
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

10/10 Excellent
"The room was everything I asked for, I use the kitchen daily for preparing my meals. It took me a little while to get the fridge to refrigerate to my liking. The bathroom spacious in the bedroom what’s perfect as I was the solo traveler in the honeymoon suite"
Christopher 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
The Bluebird Motel

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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

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Departure Bay Beach

4.3/5 (139 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
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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 11 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 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, The Spot is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and Departure Bay Motel.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 11 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 Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Departure Bay Beach and Protection Island.

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