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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

Sauna

1. Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"All aspects of the hotel are great. Enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Donna
The price is AU$312
includes taxes & fees
26 June - 27 June
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Water view

2. 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, (276 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
27 June - 28 June
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Front of property

3. 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 friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
20 June - 21 June
Harbour Light Motel
Sauna

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,316 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior

5. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.4 km from Departure Bay
7.2 out of 10, Good, (890 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Classic Queen Room | Bathroom

6. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (646 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is AU$125
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Departure Bay Motel
View from property

7. 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, (329 reviews)
"This was the perfect place for our staying at Nanaimo. It was close to parks for walking in, very quiet and spacious, and the view was spectacular! We loved our stay here."
United States
Wendy
The price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Cottage | Living area

8. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (926 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
23 June - 24 June
Buccaneer Inn
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

9. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (770 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
22 June - 23 June
The Spot
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View

10. Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (271 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is AU$176
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Holiday House Motel
Exterior

11. 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, (1,296 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is AU$229
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Restaurant

12. Arbutus Grove Motel

Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
23.9 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (217 reviews)
"Parking was excellent, the rooms are very comfortable and exceptionally clean. We loved our stay and we will definitely be back . "
Canada
Amy
The price is AU$162
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June
Arbutus Grove Motel
Children’s area

13. Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (413 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is AU$196
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
Skylite Motel
Mini-golf

14. The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Very good place to stay very clean and convenient"
Canada
Michelle
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June
The Tide's Inn
Indoor pool

15. 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, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
Nancy
The price is AU$383
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Property amenity

16. 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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Lobby

17. 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, (721 reviews)
"Great staff! Clean room! Great continental breakfast ! Great location!"
Canada
renata
The price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
24 June - 25 June
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Exterior

18. 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, (1,541 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub as well. The attached restaurant was a bonus and was very good as well. We would stay there again!"
Canada
Lori
The price is AU$208
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property

19. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June
Quality Inn
Exterior

20. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,624 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
19 July - 20 July
Coast Bastion 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.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Vancouver Island Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

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

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and we had a great view! We asked to change our room to have an ocean view and they accommodated us and found us a room. The front desk staff were friendly and very helpful. We had a wonderful dinner in the dining room and Jill, our server, was excellent. Everything we experienced was excellent."
Laurie 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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 9 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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