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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, (656 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Departure Bay 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, (1,297 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,018 reviews)
"All aspects of the hotel are great. Enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Donna
The price is NZ$372
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
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, (330 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 NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
4 July - 5 July
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, (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

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,068 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is NZ$336
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Inn On Long Lake

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (272 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
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, (772 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
26 July - 27 July
The Spot

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
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

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
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

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is NZ$467
includes taxes & fees
6 July - 7 July
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,278 reviews)
"Great place to visit."
Canada
David
The price is NZ$568
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
THE Beach Club 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, (1,001 reviews)
The price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

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, (1,536 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

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
Skylite 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, (1,323 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (219 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 NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Arbutus Grove Motel

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)
"Very good place to stay very clean and convenient"
Canada
Michelle
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July
The Tide's Inn

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
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
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Our guide on where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in Departure Bay?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options 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 that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Departure Bay.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?
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 worth a visit in the neighbourhood. 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.