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Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (574 reviews)
"Amazing place and staff"
Canada
fizan
Departure Bay Motel

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, (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent service "
Canada
Sangeeth Harshendra
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Our go to hotel in Nanaimo. I especially love the decor in the lobby "
Canada
James
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Beach Suites Parksville

Beach Suites Parksville
2.0 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
The price is AU$439
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Beach Suites Parksville

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,242 reviews)
"The room was spotless, staff was great, breakfast was good too. "
Canada
Sandra
The price is AU$202
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (83 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay. Right on the lake, clean, comfortable, and quiet."
Canada
Erin
Bethlehem Centre

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 rooms, excellent staff "
Canada
Peter
The price is AU$185
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Best Western Northgate Inn

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,039 reviews)
"Great space, lovely staff! "
Canada
Meaghen
Inn On Long Lake

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Spotless room, friendly and courteous staff!"
Canada
Tony
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Quality Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (883 reviews)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Buccaneer Inn

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, (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely friendly clean great view centrally located"
Canada
Lisa
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,202 reviews)
"Clean room nice friendly staff"
Canada
Sarah
The price is AU$121
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,527 reviews)
"It's always a great stay all around! "
Canada
Hanna
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Coast Bastion Hotel

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Very cute very clean nice friendly Staff"
Canada
Martin
The price is AU$144
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Harbour Light Motel

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (252 reviews)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Holiday House Motel

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, (1,546 reviews)
"Yes the room was clean and comfy great front desk and cleaning staff "
Canada
Michelle
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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, (507 reviews)
"Clean room, decent breakfast, great staff!"
Canada
Breanna
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
7.0 out of 10, Good, (738 reviews)
"Best sleep in days"
Canada
Diane
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
The Bluebird Motel

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (394 reviews)
"Was Good Stay "
Canada
HUSSAM
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar
Skylite Motel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location the staff was very nice"
Canada
Kristi
The price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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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 Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes and Lost Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Long Lake and Maffeo Sutton Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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