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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.
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A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
William
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Patti
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Jason
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Kasey
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
laurie
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sharon
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
James
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sage
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Evgeny
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

10. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
david
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Elisabeth
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A paved courtyard with stone tiles, surrounded by trees and a building.
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A house with a pond and a deck.
A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.

12. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Brandon
AU$121
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ralph
AU$164
includes taxes & fees
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

14. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Chris
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

15. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
AU$146
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

16. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Louie
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

17. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
shu
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.
A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

18. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
19 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abraham
AU$57
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

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
9.0
Wonderful
1,006 reviews
View
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
9.0
Wonderful
351 reviews
View
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
8.2
Very good
863 reviews
View
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
797 reviews
View
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
851 reviews
View

Hotels recommended for families near Departure Bay Beach

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a ceiling light fixture, and a wooden fence.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden ceiling and string lights, a door with glass panels, and a black bag hanging on the wall.
A residential house with a garage, a driveway, and a well-maintained garden.
A residential driveway with a concrete path, a wooden fence, and purple flowering plants.

Tall Trees Departure Bay Nanaimo

Tall Trees Departure Bay Nanaimo
Departure Bay
AU$244
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Tall Trees Departure Bay Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Nanaimo
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
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.
Room
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a window, a bedside table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a bed.
A hallway with a wooden floor, a white door, and beige walls.
A living room with a TV, a round table, two chairs, a small table with a lamp, a potted plant, and a brick wall.

Cozy guest suite, located centrally.

Cozy guest suite, located centrally.
Central Nanaimo
AU$273
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Cozy guest suite, located centrally.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A two-story house with a balcony, a driveway with three cars, and a well-maintained garden.
A compact kitchen with a granite countertop, a dining area with wooden furniture, a blue sofa, and a washing machine.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a clock on the wall.
A living room with a wooden dining table, chairs, a blue sofa, a TV, and a window with decorative shutters.

Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views

Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views
Nanaimo
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views
A wooden deck with a view of a lake, trees, and distant mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bench, and a view of a kitchen and outdoor area.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a framed artwork on the wall, and a small dining area with two stools.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and a bookshelf.

Crystal Hollows Lake View

Crystal Hollows Lake View
Nanaimo
AU$192
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Crystal Hollows Lake View

Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"Clean"
Jesus 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Spot
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great for business travel."
Henry 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

8/10 Good
"Beds were comfy, room was clean but smelled musty, coffee was good and the shower had good pressure. All in all a good bang for your buck."
Breanne 3-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Departure Bay Motel
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Great value. It’s a continental breakfast which is of average quality."
Steven 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful! Would go back! Would recommend!"
Chrystal 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Love this location and the staff is always so nice and helpful! On site restaurants and the Fig Love store attached never disappoint. We will be back again."
Karen 2-night trip
Posted 8 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good
"A clean and comfortable one night stay. Good view of the sunrise over the sea. It is on the Trans Canada highway so quite noisy and room had a bit of a stale smell but for the price cannot complain"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Harbour Light Motel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Convenient location to ferry terminal. King suite was spacious and comfortable. Amenities were good. I would return."
Young Tze 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Buccaneer Inn
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"Clean and well maintained, however the bed was too soft. Good value for the price."
Lawrence 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Inn On Long Lake

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 10 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Inn On Long Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.