The Best Hotels Closest to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo - 2026 Updated Prices

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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Sharon

2.850.468 ₫

3.306.544 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

William

1.944.491 ₫

2.255.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Brandon

2.761.686 ₫

3.203.555 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Evgeny

1.833.741 ₫

2.127.139 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Elisabeth

2.700.683 ₫

3.132.793 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

6. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Jason

1.797.425 ₫

2.085.013 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Kasey

1.781.089 ₫

2.066.136 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Abril Guadalupe

2.269.481 ₫

2.632.598 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

shu

1.514.016 ₫

1.756.215 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

10. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

1.972.270 ₫

2.287.833 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

James

2.700.683 ₫

3.132.793 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

12. Inn On Long Lake

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Sage

3.170.011 ₫

3.677.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Patti

2.645.126 ₫

3.068.339 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A large green house with a pond in front, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A reception area with a sign reading "The Centre Shop & Main Office," a reception desk, a fan, and a display of items on shelves.

A green building with a pond and purple flowers in the foreground.

14. Bethlehem Centre

4.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Brandon

1.479.075 ₫

2.260.404 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

david

2.814.157 ₫

3.264.422 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

16. Harbour Light Motel

4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Chris

1.942.676 ₫

2.253.504 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Ralph

2.541.819 ₫

2.948.510 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.

18. Diplomat Motel

4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Louie

1.978.988 ₫

2.295.626 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.

A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.

19. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

17.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Abraham

882.374 ₫

1.023.553 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,889 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,006 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,009 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,521 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,073 reviews	View

Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

8/10 Good

"Beds were comfy, room was clean but smelled musty, coffee was good and the shower had good pressure. All in all a good bang for your buck."

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Great value. It’s a continental breakfast which is of average quality."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Love this location and the staff is always so nice and helpful! On site restaurants and the Fig Love store attached never disappoint. We will be back again."

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good

"A clean and comfortable one night stay. Good view of the sunrise over the sea. It is on the Trans Canada highway so quite noisy and room had a bit of a stale smell but for the price cannot complain"

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location to ferry terminal. King suite was spacious and comfortable. Amenities were good. I would return."

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good

"Clean and well maintained, however the bed was too soft. Good value for the price."

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"It was a nice 2-night stay at The Spot. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The AC, heater, and microwave all worked well. I especially liked that the bathroom featured both a rain shower and a handheld shower spray. Note for visitors: 1 King Bed Suites are located on the ground level, while 2 Queen Rooms are on the second floor."

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"

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A totem pole in a grassy field with a cityscape and mountains in the background.

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

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A calm body of water with a small boat and a large ship in the distance, under a cloudy sky.

Departure Bay Beach

8.6/10 (329 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?

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Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

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Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Townsite Marina.

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Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Find out about the history of Nanaimo when you spend time at Sugarloaf Mountain Park.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.

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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

2. Buccaneer Inn

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

4. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

6. The Spot

7. Departure Bay Motel

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10. The Bluebird Motel

11. Best Western Northgate Inn

12. Inn On Long Lake

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

14. Bethlehem Centre

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

16. Harbour Light Motel

17. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

18. Diplomat Motel

19. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Harbour Light Motel

Buccaneer Inn

Inn On Long Lake

The Spot

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Other attractions near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Departure Bay Beach

Stones Marina

Beach Estates Park

Chinese Memorial Gardens Park

Townsite Marina

Bowen Park

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

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