Departure Bay Hotels near Nanaimo

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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, (1002)
"Great stay. Staff is friendly, and location is convenient"
United States
Tim
The price is P5,476
P6,352 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (685)
"Lovely room, nice staff"
Canada
Kai
The price is P4,213
P5,386 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Spot

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Great place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is P4,600
P5,336 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Quality Inn

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, (1502)
"Enjoyed our stay very much. Fantastic Staff!"
Canada
PETER
The price is P5,025
P5,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (1218)
"nice place. clean and nice staff Will stay again "
United States
Ryan
The price is P6,765
P7,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26, 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Great staff friendly service "
Canada
Malarie
Inn On Long Lake

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (522)
"Room was clean & very quiet which is what we needed for a good night sleep before catching an early ferry. Price was amazing too for a mini suite."
Canada
Frances
Departure Bay Motel

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, (1001)
"everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return."
Canada
maurice
The price is P5,257
P6,098 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Best Western Dorchester 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, (1149)
"Excellent location and friendly staff!"
Canada
Sonya
The price is P6,142
P7,124 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (852)
"I enjoyed my stay. "
Canada
Lisa
The price is P4,986
P5,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great location "
Canada
Masae
The price is P4,986
P5,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Coast Parksville Hotel

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, (440)
"We love this Hotel have everything that we want "
Canada
ronald
The price is P5,804
P6,675 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (972)
"It was good place for a two night stay"
Canada
Brad
The price is P4,213
P4,845 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Tide's Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (873)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is P4,344
P5,039 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Buccaneer Inn

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, (1000)
"Great room & wonderful staff!"
Canada
Greg
The price is P6,968
P8,013 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1156)
"Great staff, good breakfast . Will definitely stay here again. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is P4,553
P5,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is P5,850
P6,786 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff was very friendly and our room is nice and clean."
Canada
Karen
The price is P6,724
P7,800 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Best Western Northgate Inn

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1044)
"great staff, great rooms and fantastic food"
Canada
Dayna
The price is P8,130
P10,339 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
THE Beach Club Resort

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (246)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is P5,218
P6,001 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday House Motel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

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 7 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 Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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.

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