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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is P8,804
P10,213 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (653 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is P4,600
P5,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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, (1,301 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is P8,465
P9,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (929 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is P5,759
P6,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Buccaneer Inn

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is P6,532
P7,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Holiday House Motel

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,066 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is P10,011
P11,613 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Inn On Long Lake

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, (1,545 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 P7,265
P8,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is P7,301
P8,469 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Ramada 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 P7,258
P8,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Skylite Motel

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (893 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is P5,119
P5,939 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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 friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is P7,688
P8,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Harbour Light Motel

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,273 reviews)
"Great place to visit."
Canada
David
The price is P13,701
P16,743 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
THE Beach Club Resort

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (522 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is P5,540
P6,427 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Diplomat 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 P6,399
P7,423 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
The Spot

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 P6,998
P8,117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 23 - Jun 24
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is P16,279
P18,721 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

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 P6,228
P7,224 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Travelodge 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, (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is P10,921
P12,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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, (727 reviews)
"Great staff! Clean room! Great continental breakfast ! Great location!"
Canada
renata
The price is P8,006
P9,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is P9,492
P11,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Best Western Northgate Inn
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

Downtown Nanaimo

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

Central Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?
Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighborhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighborhood.
How many hotels will I find in Departure Bay?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations 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 most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Departure Bay.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.

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