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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 reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.
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.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
United Kingdom
Jenny
1.680.948 ₫
1.949.900 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
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.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

2. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Shelli
2.241.264 ₫
2.599.866 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
The Spot
A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
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 hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

3. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Torben
1.539.692 ₫
1.786.043 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

4. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Thanh
2.407.005 ₫
2.792.126 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

5. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Nicole
3.088.801 ₫
3.583.009 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Coast Bastion Hotel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
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.

6. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Charlene
3.466.802 ₫
4.021.491 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn
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 lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

7. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
joya
3.698.444 ₫
4.290.270 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Inn On Long Lake
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

8. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Christine
3.381.672 ₫
3.922.738 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Quality Inn
A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.
A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.
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.

9. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Shane
2.542.611 ₫
2.949.430 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.
A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

10. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Steven
2.801.580 ₫
3.249.833 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
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.

11. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ron
1.808.079 ₫
2.097.372 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Harbour Light Motel
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A hotel lobby with a central reflective water feature, seating areas, and framed artwork on the walls.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

12. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
United States
Burcin
2.919.294 ₫
3.386.381 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a lamp, and a mirror.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Jill
3.013.464 ₫
3.495.619 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

14. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
2.354.269 ₫
2.730.951 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.
A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

15. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Australia
Daelyn
1.717.675 ₫
1.992.654 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, lamp, and window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

16. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Glen
2.429.606 ₫
2.818.343 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
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.
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
994 reviews
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A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
The Spot
8.2
Very good
832 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
747 reviews
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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
826 reviews
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A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.
Coast Bastion Hotel
9.4
Exceptional
1,803 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, no complaints here."
Joe 1-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Quality Inn
The Spot

The Spot

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff. Price was right. Parking lot a bit quirky. About 20 minute wait to get into room."
Hamish 4-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
The Spot
The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

8/10 Good
"Needs Keurig. People bring their own favourite pods .hand soap in our washroom without having to ask for it. Air conditionar is very dusty."
Linda 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
The Bluebird Motel
Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel

10/10 Excellent
"I had some ferry issues so I was tired and confused. I know I confused them but they were so professional and accommodating. Thank you Dao 👍"
Michael 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Harbour Light Motel
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Was good but a little smelly need to change carpet"
Fakhri 2-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Huge room with a great view of the harbor!"
Gregory 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The staff was polite. The rooms were clean, the building is a little older, but I felt comfortable."
Art 1-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

8/10 Good
"Clean room, convenient location and good service . Very important for our family is that they love dogs!! They have welcome gift for our fluffy family member!"
Sze Man 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great experience. The young lady at the front desk was able to accommodate our request for an early check in, which helped us a lot. The room was clean and welcoming, and our kids loves the pool. Everyone we spoke to was polite and pleasant."
Rowen 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

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What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in 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 booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Globe Live Studio and The Port Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.