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The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"really good bar restaurant nice ambiance nice people room was kind of barren"
Canada
Lawrence
The price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,595 reviews)
"Great stay, great view. "
Canada
Ann
The price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Coast Bastion Hotel

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,247 reviews)
"Great staff at this location (: Room and parking was perfect."
Canada
George
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,259 reviews)
"Great place to stay , safe clean great amenities ."
Canada
Darryl
The price is AU$216
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (901 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Buccaneer Inn

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Room was pretty clean front desk lady was super nice and polite she was sweet i loved my stay there "
Canada
Ashley
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (602 reviews)
"Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming, clean , grocery and food places near by . Definitely recommend for the stay and price was great as well."
Canada
lee
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Departure Bay Motel

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great clean and new hotel, breakfast was good too, no pool but but a great hotel close to restaurants and the highway"
Canada
Chad
The price is AU$222
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Best Western Northgate Inn

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,253 reviews)
"The hotel was lovely and clean and so walkable to the downtown core."
Canada
Janice
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,041 reviews)
"Comfort hotel and nice staff. "
Canada
xin
The price is AU$234
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
Inn On Long Lake

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel has a nice decor, staff professional, spacious room, restaurant very convenient location."
Canada
Kevin
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Quality Inn

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, (1,542 reviews)
"Good stay, nice location."
Canada
Gregory
The price is AU$177
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (746 reviews)
"Great location. Easy check-in, check-out process."
Canada
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
The Spot

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"The staff is very friendly & fulfill any requests made. Parking is free & readily available. The motel is very close to downtown. Rooms are always clean & ready on time. We have stayed there dozens of times & we always have good sleeps on comfortable beds. We highly recommend the Harbour Light motel to travelers! Ed& Marilyn Bell"
Canada
edward
The price is AU$165
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Harbour Light Motel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (985 reviews)
"The staff were extremely pleasant and accommodating."
Canada
Linda
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,200 reviews)
"Pleasant stay great pool And hot tib ,.. loved the beach view!"
Canada
Janet
The price is AU$319
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
THE Beach Club Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
3.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great ocean view"
Canada
Joscelyn
The price is AU$272
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
24.2 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice family friendly resort."
Canada
Glenn
The price is AU$331
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (637 reviews)
"Great location, amenities and friendly staff."
Canada
Tammy
The price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"The room was clean and enjoyed a comfortable bed for the night! Very friendly staff! :) Would stay again! "
Canada
Kathy
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
The Tide's Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in Departure Bay?
Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay and start exploring everything Nanaimo has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Departure Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival 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 your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Departure Bay.
What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Departure Bay with a visit to Beach Estates Park and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Lost Lake and Long Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Maffeo Sutton Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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