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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, towels, soap
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
The price is P4,158
P4,823 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13

Explore the area

Map
2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital15 min walk
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal19 min walk
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal19 min drive
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Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, Departure Bay Motel is in the city center. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 7 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Drip Coffee | Social - 3 min drive
  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 17 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 4 min walk

About this property

Departure Bay Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Departure Bay Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Departure Bay Motel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Departure Bay Motel Motel
Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is Departure Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Departure Bay Motel?

As of May 11, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Departure Bay Motel on May 21, 2024 start from P 4,364.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Departure Bay Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Departure Bay Motel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beach Estates Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Brechin Lanes are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 155 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 155 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ll stay again !!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service provided by both the staffs were really great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay, I loved the service and if one needs very firm support for sleeping on the mattresses that would be the place for you. The garbage outside should be attended too right away one does not need to attract unwanted pests in the rooms! Allow the maids to check in on guests who stay more then one night if they need a turn down of the rooms i.e. fresh towels,tiolet paper ect.Other then that I really liked it! May want to add pillow toppers for the very firm mattresses? Other than that just constructive feedback for better customer service other then that I may return back in the future simply for the fact one could not best the price in the rough expensive market of what other motels and hotels are charging nowaways. I can't complain. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hussein

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was beyond filthy, there was zero service and the noise was horrendous. I would rather pitch a tent before I ever stay at this property again. This place should be condemned, it has never had any renovations or upgrades ever done and full of mould.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pros: - check in and out staff very pleasant - allowed us into the room before check in time - comfortable and clean bed and pillows - fridge, microwave and coffee maker in room (we were not in a kitchenette unit) Cons: - paper thin walls resulting in lots of noise transfer, particularly tub/shower and running water (midnight-2:30am!) from adjoining room(s) - very dated and not particularly clean (dirt behind bathroom door, mung in the bathroom sink drain - eww), sticky floors - dirty, cheap plastic vertical blinds that did not fully cover the window - it’s been a long time since the light switch covers, door handles and area around them have had even a cursory wipe down, they were all really dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were awesome, quick and easy drive to 06:15 ferry to vancouver.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Clint

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to cancel was not a kids place. People was doing drugs outside. We did not stay there waa not safe. How can i get my money back
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teofil

Very good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean, Fredericton

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bad wifi
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024