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

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
William
1.960.458 ₫
2.274.204 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Buccaneer Inn
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.
A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.
A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Patti
2.666.845 ₫
3.093.533 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
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 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 modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Gary
1.672.070 ₫
1.939.550 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
The Spot
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 compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a sofa.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
miles
1.795.713 ₫
2.083.027 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.
A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.
A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Tyler
1.988.464 ₫
2.306.618 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 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.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sharon
3.261.345 ₫
3.783.160 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coast Bastion Hotel
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, featuring a large parking lot and well-maintained landscaping.
A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
James
2.749.400 ₫
3.189.305 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Best Western Northgate Inn
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.
A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.
A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.
A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sage
3.031.296 ₫
3.516.377 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.
A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Dorothy
2.792.292 ₫
3.239.059 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.
A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.
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.

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Paul
2.481.119 ₫
2.878.098 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.
A reception area with a marble counter, a staircase, and seating with a patterned carpet.
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.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Evgeny
1.923.028 ₫
2.230.713 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
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 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 spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Elisabeth
2.722.858 ₫
3.158.515 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.
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.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ralph
2.658.276 ₫
3.083.600 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.
A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.
A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.
A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

14. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Paulette
2.837.264 ₫
3.291.226 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.
A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

15. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
2.288.116 ₫
2.654.215 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.
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.

16. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Louie
1.812.188 ₫
2.102.138 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Diplomat Motel
A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Steven
2.637.164 ₫
3.059.110 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.
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.
A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Sheldon
1.795.713 ₫
2.083.027 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.
A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.
Exterior
A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.

19. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
19 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abraham
889.620 ₫
1.031.960 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

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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
1,003 reviews
View
A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
9.0
Wonderful
351 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
869 reviews
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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
803 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
854 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The Staff made this Motel top notch! Room was basic…clean, great location"
Barbara 2-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

8/10 Good
"Clean room and good parking. Comfy bed too. Great for a short stay."
Sandie 2-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Quality Inn
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Great value and an unexpected charming find. Food was amazing incredible wine list and whiskey bar. We go back in a second. It will now be mine Nanaimo hotel I use."
david 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was wonderful, nice staff, great restaurants, our room was so clean and bed was so comfortable!! Will definitely be back on our next trip!"
Caitlyn 1-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

8/10 Good
"The room had a few cleaning issues (hair in the shower, orange peel on the coffee table), but the staff was very helpful, and the morning views over the lake were great."
David 2-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Inn On Long Lake
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"We had a very nice stay. Close to many places and a great place to walk along the harbour. We requested rooms beside each other and that is exactly what we got. We appreciated that and the free parking too"
Kathy 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

8/10 Good
"Good rooms and good rates"
Sheldon 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
The Spot

The Spot

10/10 Excellent
"I liked the location to the ferry."
Gary 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Spot
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"-"
Ricardo Hudson 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

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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 Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.