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Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (583 reviews)
"Rooms were spotless, staff were very cordial."
Canada
William
Departure Bay Motel

Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
Bethlehem Centre

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (884 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Buccaneer Inn

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (722 reviews)
"They were exceptionally vlean and the staff can be forgiving if you are not out immediately but they still will encourage and have you leave if you stay to long great customer service "
Canada
Jordan
The price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Spot

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, (1,004 reviews)
"We had a great stay. Beds were comfy. Hotel is older but clean, very cozy. "
Canada
Laurie
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff. Great location. "
Canada
Bruce
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Quality Inn

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, (1,006 reviews)
"Old but spacious and the staff were very kind."
Canada
Yoko
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
"Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff"
Canada
Martin
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Harbour Light Motel

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, (1,542 reviews)
"clean rooms and comfortable. very good continental breakfast!"
Canada
nadine
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,211 reviews)
"Staff was friendly. Nice to have coffee and tea available at front desk all day. The room was very clean and comfortable. The bed was comfortable as well with nice clean and new linens. "
Canada
Donnalee
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (842 reviews)
"Staff were very courteous, and helpful."
Canada
Brenda
The price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (395 reviews)
"Was Good Stay "
Canada
HUSSAM
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Skylite Motel

Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely staff, spotless room, we’ll be back!!"
Canada
Kathryn
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Coast Parksville Hotel

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (991 reviews)
"Was a nice and easy hotel to find right off the hyway and quiet clean room "
Canada
Aaron
The price is NZ$141
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
The Tide's Inn

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, (1,249 reviews)
"The staff were nice and accommodating, rooms were clean, and the breakfast was good!"
Canada
SHERILYN
The price is NZ$243
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Beach Suites Parksville

Beach Suites Parksville
2.0 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
The price is NZ$530
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Beach Suites Parksville

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (740 reviews)
"Best sleep in days"
Canada
Diane
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
The Bluebird Motel

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (252 reviews)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Holiday House Motel

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, (537 reviews)
"good staff clean hotel great breakfast great location"
Canada
Phil
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,040 reviews)
"Great room, beautiful view, staff very friendly "
Canada
Sara
The price is NZ$240
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Inn On Long Lake
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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 6 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, 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.