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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, (322 reviews)
"Wonderful ocean view."
Canada
Holly
The price is P7,175
P8,322 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (904 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is P5,315
P6,166 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Buccaneer Inn

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,011 reviews)
"Very nice stay staff friendly and helpful "
Canada
Leonard
The price is P6,692
P7,763 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,601 reviews)
"Great stay, great view. "
Canada
Ann
The price is P8,773
P10,176 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Coast Bastion 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, (1,260 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely and clean and so walkable to the downtown core."
Canada
Janice
The price is P8,325
P9,657 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)
"This was a really cute place. Everything was so clean, the kitchen was a great space. "
Australia
Tara
The price is P5,384
P6,246 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1,255 reviews)
"Great staff at this location (: Room and parking was perfect."
Canada
George
The price is P4,757
P5,519 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (747 reviews)
"Great location. Easy check-in, check-out process."
Canada
Anonymous traveler
The price is P4,818
P6,111 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28
The Spot

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, (862 reviews)
"Not cery clean room but was spacious my kids loved the space of it "
Canada
Christopher
The price is P5,393
P6,257 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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, (1,015 reviews)
"Room was pretty clean front desk lady was super nice and polite she was sweet i loved my stay there "
Canada
Ashley
The price is P6,883
P7,984 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (749 reviews)
"Pretty basic motel. Was suitable for a decent night's stay at a fair price. "
Canada
Dustin
The price is P5,385
P6,247 total
includes taxes & fees
May 9 - May 10
The Bluebird Motel

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)
"The staff is very friendly & fulfill any requests made. Parking is free & readily available. The motel is very close to downtown. Rooms are always clean & ready on time. We have stayed there dozens of times & we always have good sleeps on comfortable beds. We highly recommend the Harbour Light motel to travelers! Ed& Marilyn Bell"
Canada
edward
The price is P6,253
P7,254 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Harbour Light Motel

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
6 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (513 reviews)
"Great place to stay & clean"
Canada
Crystal
The price is P4,787
P5,553 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Diplomat Motel

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel has a nice decor, staff professional, spacious room, restaurant very convenient location."
Canada
Kevin
The price is P6,404
P7,429 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Quality Inn

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (604 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming, clean , grocery and food places near by . Definitely recommend for the stay and price was great as well."
Canada
lee
The price is P4,439
P5,149 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Departure Bay 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, (1,547 reviews)
"Good stay, nice location."
Canada
Gregory
The price is P6,478
P7,515 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (247 reviews)
"Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nothing special but a reasonable place to stay for a reasonable price. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re a light sleeper or a princess but we enjoyed our stay. "
Canada
Shantel
The price is P6,235
P7,171 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Holiday House 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, (1,261 reviews)
"Great place to stay , safe clean great amenities ."
Canada
Darryl
The price is P8,422
P9,685 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation
2.0 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (391 reviews)
"Great affordable stay and very clean. Kitchen area also available plus tv room. "
Canada
Kris
The price is P3,824
P4,436 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
Vancouver Island University Residences - Campus Accommodation

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)
"really good bar restaurant nice ambiance nice people room was kind of barren"
Canada
Lawrence
The price is P6,829
P7,922 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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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 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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