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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

1. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Catherine

3.179.042 ₫

3.687.689 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

2. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Jenny

2.522.541 ₫

2.926.223 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

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

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

3. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Manvir

2.862.078 ₫

3.320.010 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Ujagar

3.197.852 ₫

3.709.508 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A sauna room with wooden walls, a bench, and shelves with towels and glassware.

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

5. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

angus

2.539.471 ₫

2.945.788 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

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

6. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Shelli

2.232.477 ₫

2.589.508 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

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 covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

7. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

David

2.014.647 ₫

2.337.066 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

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

8. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Abril Guadalupe

2.351.362 ₫

2.727.580 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

9. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Danielle

2.121.869 ₫

2.461.218 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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 motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

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

Rex

2.522.541 ₫

2.926.149 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

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

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

11. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Anette

3.227.009 ₫

3.743.368 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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.

12. Best Western Northgate Inn

7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Elizabeth

3.677.718 ₫

4.266.154 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

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.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

13. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Courtney

3.261.810 ₫

3.783.700 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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

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.

14. Inn On Long Lake

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Balneet

3.707.628 ₫

4.300.924 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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 hotel hallway with a skylight, carpeted floor, and doors numbered 307 and 314.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

15. Quality Inn

3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Christine

3.199.733 ₫

3.711.691 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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 rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

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

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Michael

3.291.907 ₫

3.818.612 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Harbour Light Motel

4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Ron

2.784.013 ₫

3.229.455 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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.

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Jill

2.859.256 ₫

3.316.736 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 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.

19. Diplomat Motel

4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Lyndel

2.802.824 ₫

3.251.276 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Coast Bastion Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,770 reviews	View
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 989 reviews	View
Best Western Dorchester Hotel	8.4 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,011 reviews	View
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo	8.2 Very good 1,443 reviews	View

Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Check in was simple, front staff was good"

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean and spacious. Convenient location to shopping and restaurants. Parking was very reasonable."

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Staffs were really helpful and friendly ."

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place."

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay thank you for the great room"

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Frond desk staff were very helpful. Continental breakfast was pretty good."

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. The rooms were quite spacious and comfortable for a family of 4. Clean tidy room and well maintained. The linens and towels were clean and were neatly replaced or done each day. The stay included complimentary continental breakfast which was really good. The lady at the breakfast counter was really courteous and was replenishing food frequently. All of the front staff were really courteous and were helpful. The hotel did not have a pool but the gym was not in good shape with most of the equipments were old or not working. But that was not much of an issue as overall the stay was a great experience. The location of the hotel is very central and easy to access malls, beaches and lakes. I would definitely like to revisit and probably have an additional night of stay as there is so much to explore in Nanaimo."

Quality Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice property, comfy bed and pillows! Very quiet and slept really good! I think this well."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The location of the hotel was absolutely perfect for our little family break"

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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)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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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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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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

Expedia has 12 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?

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. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre.

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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. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

5. Travelodge 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. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

12. Best Western Northgate Inn

13. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

14. Inn On Long Lake

15. Quality Inn

16. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

17. Harbour Light Motel

18. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

19. Diplomat Motel

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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

Departure Bay Motel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Quality Inn

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Other attractions near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Departure Bay Beach

Beach Estates Park

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