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1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,914 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,550 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay. The staff was Very welcoming. Rooms were very comfortable."
Canada
Stuti
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
12 Dec - 13 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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 AU$152
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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 AU$124
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Spot

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (815 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Departure Bay Motel

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (298 reviews)
"The Painted Turtle was a good accommodation choice for my stay in Nanaimo. The location was convenient and the availability of cooking facilities was a plus."
United States
Lynne
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent location to downtown"
Canada
Jayda
The price is AU$98
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (857 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
The Bluebird Motel

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is AU$170
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn

12. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,115 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Inn On Long Lake

13. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,378 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is AU$173
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

15. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is AU$153
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

17. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, great staff, quiet"
Canada
Robert
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,543 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (563 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Diplomat Motel
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Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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
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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.
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
View
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
8.4
Very good
1,003 reviews
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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
1,550 reviews
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A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,062 reviews
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.

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