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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
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.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sharon
P7,374
P8,553 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
William
P4,757
P5,519 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
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
Canada
Brandon
P7,136
P8,278 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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 a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
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
P4,664
P5,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Rick
P6,607
P7,665 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
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 hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
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
P4,397
P5,101 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 20 - Oct 21
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
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.
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.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Torben
P4,358
P5,055 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Departure Bay Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
P5,552
P6,441 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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
P4,534
P5,260 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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 motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
laurie
P5,677
P6,585 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
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
P8,041
P9,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Best Western Northgate Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dorothy
P7,556
P8,765 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Robin
P7,756
P8,997 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Wendy
P6,854
P7,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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 modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

15. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
P5,957
P6,910 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Quality Inn
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a wooden interior, a fireplace, a television, and a sofa.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.
A house with a pond and a deck.

16. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Erin
P3,632
P5,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Bethlehem Centre
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Annie
P6,358
P7,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

18. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jeffrey
P6,153
P7,137 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
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.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jannet
P7,214
P8,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
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 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
P4,860
P5,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
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
1,494 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

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Amazing staff but the bedding felt stiff."
Huynh 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"Room clean and a good size. The view was great. Breakfast could have been better with more selection."
Kathy 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Inn On Long Lake
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 3 hours ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 4 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 5 hours ago
The Spot
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice hotel with amazing staff!"
Jerry 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8/10 Good
"Nice location"
Kristi 1-night trip
Posted 1 day 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

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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, check out the 14 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place 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 traveler data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.
How many hotels will I be able to find close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodations 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! The majority of room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals near 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 natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park, and Jack Point and Biggs Park.