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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, (1,059 reviews)
"Lovely staff, comfortable accomodation and good breakfast included."
Canada
Elisabeth
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

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, (1,904 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Would definitely stay here again. Convenient location & tons of stuff in walking distance with beautiful views."
United States
Katelyn
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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, (1,538 reviews)
"Great stay"
Canada
Evgeny
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

4. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,118 reviews)
"Beautiful views of the lake, comfortable bed, a truly lovely stay! I will gladly book here again next time I visit Nanaimo :)"
Canada
Kristina
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

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 AU$170
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Best Western Dorchester 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.

6. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

7. 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, (1,370 reviews)
"Super close to ferries."
Canada
Nathalie
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

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, (1,007 reviews)
"Very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was also great!"
Canada
Paulette
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

9. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (810 reviews)
"Nice location easy walk up the hill from the ferry terminal."
Canada
miles
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Departure Bay Motel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

11. 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 AU$172
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 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.

12. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (879 reviews)
"I liked the location to the ferry."
Canada
Gary
The price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The Spot
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

13. 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, (1,002 reviews)
"Good rooms and good rates"
Canada
Sheldon
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

14. 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, (1,544 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is AU$157
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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 AU$177
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great stay, very clean and friendly staff."
Canada
Chris
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Harbour Light Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

17. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (854 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

18. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
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$127
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

19. Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (84 reviews)
"I had a self-catered 3-night solo silent retreat at Bethlehem and am so glad I did. If you want to unplug and reconnect within and with whatever you understand as creation, this is a great place to do it. The facilities are simple but more than adequate, the property is beautiful with a labyrinth, library, pond feature and more, and Westwood Lake could not be more beautiful."
Canada
Brandon
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Bethlehem Centre
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a view of the sea.

20. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,475 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
Canada
Kristie
The price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
THE Beach Club 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 marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.4
Exceptional
1,904 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
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
1,059 reviews
View
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,370 reviews
View
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
1,002 reviews
View

Our guide on where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas 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

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Departure Bay

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Alannah 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Departure Bay?
The best time to visit Departure Bay is from late spring to early autumn, specifically between May and October, when the weather is at its finest.

During these months, you'll experience consistently pleasant temperatures, ideal for enjoying the outdoors and the stunning natural beauty of the area. The days are longer, offering more daylight for exploring the coastlines and local attractions around Nanaimo.

For those looking to enjoy water activities such as kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply relaxing by the sea, July and August offer the warmest water temperatures and the most sunshine. This period is also great for taking advantage of the ferry services to nearby islands or exploring the regional parks.

If you prefer a quieter experience with fewer crowds, late May to June or September to early October are excellent choices. The weather remains agreeable, and you can still partake in most activities without the peak season bustle.
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