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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, (1,039 reviews)
"All aspects of the hotel are great. Enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Donna
The price is NT$6,027
NT$6,931 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 26 - Jun 27
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

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 NT$2,800
NT$3,248 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

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 NT$2,806
NT$3,255 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Harbour Light Motel

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, (1,315 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is NT$2,688
NT$3,118 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

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 NT$2,670
NT$3,097 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 20 - Jun 21
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

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, (645 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is NT$2,392
NT$2,775 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Departure Bay Motel

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 NT$3,649
NT$4,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

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 NT$2,837
NT$3,290 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Buccaneer Inn

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 NT$2,600
NT$3,276 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 22 - Jun 23
The Spot

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 NT$3,407
NT$3,918 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Holiday House Motel

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 NT$4,415
NT$5,077 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

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 NT$3,113
NT$3,580 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Arbutus Grove Motel

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 NT$3,785
NT$4,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Skylite Motel

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Very good place to stay very clean and convenient"
Canada
Michelle
The price is NT$3,608
NT$4,150 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
The Tide's Inn

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 NT$7,143
NT$8,214 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 25 - Jun 26
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

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, (1,001 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is NT$5,976
NT$6,872 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 24 - Jun 25
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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 NT$3,924
NT$4,513 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

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, (1,540 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 NT$3,991
NT$4,630 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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 NT$3,596
NT$4,171 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Quality Inn

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, (1,622 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is NT$4,188
NT$4,858 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Coast Bastion Hotel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods 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

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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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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?
Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodations 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 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Departure Bay?
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What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighborhood?
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 to visit in the neighborhood. 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.