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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
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.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Sharon
AU$204
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Coast Bastion Hotel
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.
A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.
A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.
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2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
William
AU$125
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Brandon
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Mathew
AU$122
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

5. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
United States
Leah
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Spot
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

6. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Rick
AU$173
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
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 covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Torben
AU$111
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Departure Bay 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 building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
AU$141
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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 compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
shu
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
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.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

10. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
laurie
AU$149
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.
Room
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
ROBIN
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

12. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Dorothy
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
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.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

13. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Robin
AU$224
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Inn On Long Lake
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

14. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Patti
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

15. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Yusuf
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Quality Inn
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.
A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.

16. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Erin
AU$119
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Bethlehem Centre
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.
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.

17. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Annie
AU$170
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

18. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jeffrey
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

19. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Jannet
AU$180
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
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.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

20. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Canada
Glen
AU$139
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,859 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
9.0
Wonderful
1,012 reviews
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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
8.4
Very good
1,006 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
8.2
Very good
1,511 reviews
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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
849 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Great location and very attentive staff. Fixtures are a little dated, but still functional."
Martin 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a fabulous room, very large with views towards harbour.Did not use any facilities in hotel as only there overnight. Covere secure parking available"
Caroline 1-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay for a visit to Nanaimo freshly renovated and with all the amenities you need for an extended stay Highly recommended!"
Gregory 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Buccaneer Inn
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent
"Very helpful and reasonable price"
Kyle 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Departure Bay Motel
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Delightful , clean and quiet hotel"
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

10/10 Excellent
"I thought it was great value for the price when I stayed there. Great location - walking distance to downtown amenities and overall a newer room."
Brendan 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Quality Inn
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Homeless problem outside parkade makes th"
Patricia 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"We stayed here a couple of times and every time the room was very clean."
Jacqueline 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Excellent room"
Kapil 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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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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