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Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo 2.5 star property Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay View	Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo 2.0 star property Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay View	Coast Bastion Hotel 3.5 star property Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay View	Buccaneer Inn 2.5 star property Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay View	Best Western Dorchester Hotel 2.5 star property Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay View
8.2 Very good 1,055 reviews	8.2 Very good 1,540 reviews	9.4 Exceptional 1,907 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews
The price is NT$2,971 NT$3,446 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5	The price is NT$2,214 NT$2,568 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2	The price is NT$4,140 NT$4,802 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6	The price is NT$2,496 NT$2,895 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5	The price is NT$3,149 NT$3,653 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2
Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	Yes, Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa No Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking	No Breakfast included No Pool No Spa Yes, Pet friendly Yes, WiFi included Yes, Parking

Hotels recommended for families in Departure Bay

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

Central Nanaimo

NT$3,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods 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.

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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.

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Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

The Tide’s Out

10/10 Excellent

"Awesome staff, clean, modern rooms, comfortable beds and amazing showers!"

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was very nice, clean and comfortable. Good amenities. Wall bed in the living room was very comfortable. We did not like 1) 5 pm check in, 2) no housekeeping though we stayed three nights, 3) having to pay to charge our ev. We had dinner in the restaurant and on the feature board was a ham and pineapple pizza which I had for dinner. Pizza advertised as $18 - when we got the bill they had charged for a margherita pizza and then added $2 pineapple and $4 ham for a sprinkle of ingredients on a pizza the size of a tortilla. We just felt like we were getting nickel and dimed over the weekend and it diminished our stay. Next year we will go back to the beach club. The prices are high and we paid resort fees but there is no value in return."

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

8/10 Good

"The room was very clean, quiet, Bed was super comfortable friendly staff, gluten free options for breakfast! pool and hot tub were great, Pool water was on the colder side, other than that great stay! would recommend to families and anyone wanting a comfortable quiet place to rest!"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were very friendly and helpful. It was really close to Halloween so I enjoyed that they were able to have some form of fun while still maintaining the building and doing their jobs. Room was clean. They replaced the bedding and towels everyday. The garbages were removed as well. They respected your privacy and items. (I had left my suitcase on the bed the first day, so they didnt change the bedding. Completely my fault.) The furniture is updated. I am super nervous about glass tops though. Continental breakfast was good. I had yogurt, fruit and a boiled egg. They had teas, and coffee available. Muffins as well. (Decent size, too much for me) There was also fruit, coffee and (I believe tea) available in the lobby. They offer to fill a thermos with coffee but to not take all the coffee from the available container in the lobby. If you live in a city or are comforted by the sound of vehicles its a good place. Not horribly loud for the location. Really cool to hear the train going through the downtown core. It is roughly a 10 minute walk from downtown. Thrifty's, Dollarama, the Library, coffee shops, a used book store (which has some amazing lightly used books), the Gabriola Island ferry, the history in Nanaimo, the old courter. Busses too. (There's a perfect bus that goes from downtown to the woodgrove mall that goes so many times during the day) I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again."

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

8/10 Good

"Older hotel, nice property. On clifftop overlooking Parksville Bay. Interior very neat. Cafe and separate restaurant. Comfortable and pleasant room. Cable TV runs Crave and HBO2. Well trained staff. Superior establishment, older clientele. On the walls, local artwork for sale. Large well equipped gym. The recumbent bikes do need to be replaced. 2 squash courts. Outdoor pool closed. Indoor pool open. Restaurant's Seniors Breakfast filling, but has low salt. Big open air carpark, 2 recharging stations."

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighborhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Be sure to check out Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighborhood.

How many hotels will I find in Departure Bay?

When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Departure Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Departure Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Departure Bay.

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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, check out Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range, and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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1. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

3. Coast Bastion Hotel

4. Buccaneer Inn

5. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

6. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

7. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

8. Inn On Long Lake

9. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

10. Departure Bay Motel

11. The Spot

12. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

14. THE Beach Club Resort

15. Best Western Northgate Inn

16. Harbour Light Motel

17. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

18. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

19. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

20. Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Compare top hotels in Departure Bay

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Buccaneer Inn

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotels recommended for families in Departure Bay

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Downtown Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

The Tide’s Out

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