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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,056 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

2. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,908 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

3. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,546 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay. The staff was Very welcoming. Rooms were very comfortable."
Canada
Stuti
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

4. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,121 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Dorchester 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.

6. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,006 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

7. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

8. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (813 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Departure Bay Motel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

9. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

10. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,376 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

11. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (883 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Spot
A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.

12. 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, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

13. 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, (1,548 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

14. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Good rooms and good rates"
Canada
Sheldon
The price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

16. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

17. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (855 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

18. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is NZ$159
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.

19. 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, (1,037 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel and property. We had a lovely stay and felt very relaxed."
Canada
Alan
The price is NZ$272
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

20. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is NZ$152
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Bethlehem Centre
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Compare top hotels in Departure Bay

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

2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
View
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
View
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
View
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

Inn On Long Lake

2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
View
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay
View
8.2
Very good
1,056 reviews
9.4
Exceptional
1,908 reviews
8.2
Very good
1,546 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,121 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,006 reviews
The price is NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
The price is NZ$247
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
The price is NZ$147
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The price is NZ$232
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
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  • No Breakfast included
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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.
A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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.

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

Very clean hotel. Room was huge with a great view. Staff were very friendly and attentive and consistently provided plenty of clean towels. Shower pressure was fantastic. Grocery store and casual/take out dining within walking distance of hotel. Enjoyed our stay.
Australia
Bradley
Reviewed August 21, 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel

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?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay.

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?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, look into Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.