The Best Hotels in Departure Bay, Nanaimo - 2026 Updated Prices

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1. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay

Torben

1.787.357 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay

Stephan

2.951.599 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

3. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Shelli

2.383.135 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace

4. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay

Siddhant

1.951.335 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

5. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay

Courtney

3.480.701 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

6. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.8 km from Departure Bay

Manvir

3.423.930 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

7. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay

Nicole

3.804.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

8. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay

Steven

3.252.224 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

9. Bethlehem Centre

4.6 km from Departure Bay

Erin

2.346.578 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

10. Quality Inn

5.1 km from Departure Bay

Christine

3.995.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

11. Inn On Long Lake

3.8 km from Departure Bay

joya

4.309.410 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

12. Harbour Light Motel

5.8 km from Departure Bay

Ron

2.263.082 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.7 km from Departure Bay

Wendy

3.373.795 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

22.7 km from Departure Bay

Nicole Di

4.550.854 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

6.8 km from Departure Bay

Darlene

3.603.138 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

5.9 km from Departure Bay

Charlene

4.024.451 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi

17. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay

Dean

2.794.180 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

18. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

28.7 km from Departure Bay

Josh

2.947.614 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

19. The Tide's Inn

28.6 km from Departure Bay

Harshani

2.906.741 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

20. THE Beach Club Resort

28 km from Departure Bay

Kyle

6.656.459 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Stephenson Point

While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Always a great stay, close to everything in the area, will be coming back again next year!"

Pacific Shores Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"Pacific Shores is a large and pleasant resort with a long path along the waterfront and you can walk far out from shore during low tide. Kayaks are available for use at high tide. The resort is made up of owner’s units facing the ocean (not sure if those are available to rent) and an inner 3-level complex with views of the well-tended grounds. It is a family friendly complex with a pool and playgrounds for the kids so it is great for families but not generally a quiet spot for adults. However, we did not mind that. There is a separate hot tub area for kids and families although some parents would bring their kids to the adult tub. Evenings or early afternoons were best for the hot tub (between 11 and 4 is quietest as other tenants have checked out and the new ones have not arrived). The room was clean and roomy enough for two with a balcony but the units are close together so not too private (some partially face the balconies of other rooms). There is no air-conditioning in the rooms so it can be warm at night even with the fan. There are barbecues available for use near the suites as well as at a covered area overlooking the ocean. The spa is very nice with a variety of massage treatments available. No restaurant on site but they plan to open one soon. This is a stunning property and it would definitely be worth trying to get one of the units facing the ocean if they are available."

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Are you looking for Departure Bay travel tips? Make sure that you visit Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Departure Bay?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Nanaimo, you can choose from 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Departure Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival 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 your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals available in Departure Bay.

What is there to do in this Nanaimo neighbourhood?

If you're looking for activities to do while you're in Departure Bay, look into Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Golf Club. Departure Bay Beach and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Sugarloaf Mountain Park, Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range and Cliff McNabb Arena are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Frank Crane Arena and Longwood Brewery are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

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Our top choices for Departure Bay hotels

1. Departure Bay Motel

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

3. The Spot

4. Buccaneer Inn

5. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

6. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

7. Coast Bastion Hotel

8. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

9. Bethlehem Centre

10. Quality Inn

11. Inn On Long Lake

12. Harbour Light Motel

13. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

14. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

16. Best Western Northgate Inn

17. The Bluebird Motel

18. Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

19. The Tide's Inn

20. THE Beach Club Resort

Where to stay in Departure Bay

Central Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo

Stephenson Point

Top Departure Bay Hotel Reviews

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

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