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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sharon
NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Coast Bastion Hotel
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 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.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
James
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
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.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a kitchenette.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Mathew
NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Rick
NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
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.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

6. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
United States
Leah
NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
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.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Torben
NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
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 neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
shu
NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
laurie
NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
ROBIN
NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.
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.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dorothy
NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Heather
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
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 bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Wendy
NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
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.

15. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.

16. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Cheryl
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
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.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

18. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jaden
NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
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.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jannet
NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

20. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Glen
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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Pool
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WiFi included
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,858 reviews
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,001 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,497 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
8.2
Very good
1,047 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The location was perfect. Close to everything we needed. Staff are very friendly and the hotel is clean and comfortable."
Jennifer 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"Room was comfortable and cleaned with detail. Lake view was perfect."
Alan 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Sparkling clean room, friendly helpful staff. The continental breakfast was good. Lots of free parking. Super quiet area. Nice towels and linens."
Donna 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Very cute boutique hotel. Our room was inside through the lobby. Nice bedding, towels, big glass shower with rain shower head as well as a wand hand held shower. Great pressure. It's a small room, but great for the one night we were there. Front counter evening staff was very helpful and super friendly. Would definitely stay here again."
Quentin 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
The Spot
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel with amazing staff!"
Jerry 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location"
Kristi 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Comfy beds. Happy staff. Excellent breakfast. Outside could use some updating and does not reflect how nice the inside and rooms were. We would certainly return :)"
Gillian 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Best Western Northgate Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Nice spacious room..Great comfortable bed and wonderful pillows Nice continental breakfast lncluded and friendly staff...and the hotel was Pet-friendly"
Jannet 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Yusuf 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Quality Inn

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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 14 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 Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 14 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?
Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.

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