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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, (1,062 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is P5,692
P6,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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, (1,914 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is P7,455
P8,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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, (1,551 reviews)
"Close to ferry; helpful staff; excellent continental breakfast."
Canada
Annie
The price is P4,242
P4,921 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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.

4. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is P4,781
P5,547 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Buccaneer Inn
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is P5,654
P6,559 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

6. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,116 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is P6,991
P8,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Inn On Long Lake
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (816 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is P4,380
P5,080 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel with a covered entrance, a large building with multiple windows, and a tree with pink flowers in the foreground.

8. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is P6,920
P8,027 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
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, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is P5,751
P6,671 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

10. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is P4,866
P5,645 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
The Spot
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

11. 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, (1,364 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is P6,790
P7,877 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 P6,504
P7,545 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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, (1,543 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is P5,502
P6,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 13 - Dec 14
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

14. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,480 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
Canada
Kristie
The price is P9,603
P12,070 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30
THE Beach Club Resort
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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is P6,364
P7,382 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, great staff, quiet"
Canada
Robert
The price is P3,902
P4,526 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Harbour Light Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

17. 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)
"Decent location to downtown"
Canada
Jayda
The price is P4,018
P4,661 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A spacious lobby with a modern staircase, a herringbone floor pattern, and a seating area with a lamp and a plant.

18. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
Canada
Becky
The price is P4,515
P5,193 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
A wooden building with a sign reading "Beach Access" and "Texada" with contact numbers.

19. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Great resort to stay at"
Canada
Lawrence
The price is P11,553
P13,286 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of the water.

20. 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, (1,040 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel and property. We had a lovely stay and felt very relaxed."
Canada
Alan
The price is P8,228
P9,462 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
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Compare popular hotels in Departure Bay

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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
9.4
Exceptional
1,914 reviews
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
8.2
Very good
1,551 reviews
View
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,116 reviews
View
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,001 reviews
View

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods 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

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.

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?

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

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.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Departure Bay?

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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, check out Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. 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.