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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
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Departure Bay Motel is minutes from the ferry terminal, offering practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests appreciate the laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and complimentary self parking. Visitors highlight the helpful staff and on-site vending machine.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

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(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Nanaimo, Departure Bay Motel is in the city centre. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting.
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2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amoré Bistro - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Departure Bay Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Departure Bay Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Departure Bay Motel have perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 21.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of CAD 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 21.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 5031994

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Departure Bay Motel Motel
Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is Departure Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 21.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Departure Bay Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Departure Bay Motel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Departure Bay Motel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beach Estates Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Brechin Lanes are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 467 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kelsey Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very nice place to stay , clean and very good location , very nice stuff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great staff, and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get off ferry and walk up hill to Motel. Comfortable beds and clean. Great place to stay for a night when taking the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned business, great staff, affordable rooms, good area for commuting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean and bright. Easy to park and not too hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, very clean , bed was really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Walking distance to grocery store and the BC Ferries terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute, restaurant next door. Easy access to amenities. Super friendly staff. Was able to get a late checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was updated. Clean & comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Helpful, polite and accommodating. I would highly recommend for an affordable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Amenities
A good choice for a stopover near major transportation and a very good Greek restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Capri

Liked: Staff & service
A little bit noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has an outdoor spin ice-seating area and barbecue
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service
Suitable for 1 night, very small room and bathroom, TV remote missing for local TV, no AC, Bathroom nicely remodeled with walk in shower but poor quality remodel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stopped for a night, it was pretty good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
second time to stay there, last time was upgraded to larger room so a little suprised how small this room was but over all very clean, set up nicley for a 4 night stay, great staff, will stay again next trip to see my daughters
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Virgil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kachina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice cute little motel my little family and I was comfortable for the one night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. We needed a place to stay at short notice due to an airline strike and thankfully they had space to accommodate. . I hace atayed here in yesrs oast and it has akeays been a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean great service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marion

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nothing unique about this place. No housekeeping provided unless you call & request it. Okay for a one night stay but not for 4
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the motel is older, it was clean and comfortable. Parking is difficult for a bigger unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Fine for a quick overnight. Good bed, big room. Kinda noisy and not in the best shape (water stains on roof, some grime in shower). Appreciated that they accept pets for a fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025