Departure Bay Hotels, Nanaimo

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Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Spotless room, friendly and courteous staff!"
Canada
Tony
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Quality Inn

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (701 reviews)
"It was such a cute place to stay. The codes for the locks were confusing at first, but nonetheless, it was a great stay."
Canada
Sally-Margaret
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
The Spot

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,234 reviews)
"The room was spotless, staff was great, breakfast was good too. "
Canada
Sandra
The price is NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, and very clean rooms. Will be coming again! "
Canada
Jessica
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Coast Parksville Hotel

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Stay here each visit to Nanaimo "
United States
Margaret
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel "
United States
Alfred
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (879 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great updated suite, and a lot of great amenities. Always a great stay!"
Canada
Chelsea
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,187 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly. Hotel was clean and in a good location with lots of restaurant options and cute shops. Enjoyed our stay!"
Canada
Erin
The price is NZ$202
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,035 reviews)
"Staff is always friendly, and you can’t beat the lake view."
United States
Daniel
Inn On Long Lake

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, (475 reviews)
"Clean room, decent breakfast, great staff!"
Canada
Breanna
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,190 reviews)
"Clean room nice friendly staff"
Canada
Sarah
The price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Travelodge by Wyndham 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, (1,534 reviews)
"It was a really nice place to stay "
Canada
William
The price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (1,000 reviews)
"Great loca"
Canada
fahd
The price is NZ$244
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (882 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Buccaneer Inn

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,512 reviews)
"Area was perfect staff friendly room was beautiful with a beautiful view "
Canada
Andrew
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
Coast Bastion Hotel

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great rooms, excellent staff "
Canada
Peter
The price is NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Best Western Northgate Inn

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (981 reviews)
"Clean room, good amenities, helpful staff"
Canada
David
The price is NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
The Tide's Inn

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is NZ$170
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb
Holiday House Motel

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, (311 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is NZ$158
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our go to hotel in Nanaimo. I especially love the decor in the lobby "
Canada
James
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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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.

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 7 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 Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes and Lost Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Long Lake and Maffeo Sutton Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.