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Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great stay. Staff is friendly, and location is convenient"
United States
Tim
The price is 2.453.020 ₫
2.845.503 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
BBQ/picnic Area
The Spot

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
3 km from Departure Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (685)
"Lovely room, nice staff"
Canada
Kai
The price is 1.887.382 ₫
2.412.540 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
The Spot
Front of property
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Great place to stay in Nanaimo "
Canada
Derrick
The price is 2.060.536 ₫
2.390.221 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Quality Inn
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Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
6.8 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1504)
"Enjoyed our stay very much. Fantastic Staff!"
Canada
PETER
The price is 2.251.006 ₫
2.611.167 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1218)
"nice place. clean and nice staff Will stay again "
United States
Ryan
The price is 3.025.391 ₫
3.479.199 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Indoor spa tub
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Great staff friendly service "
Canada
Malarie
Inn On Long Lake
Reception
Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (522)
"Room was clean & very quiet which is what we needed for a good night sleep before catching an early ferry. Price was amazing too for a mini suite."
Canada
Frances
Departure Bay Motel
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
4.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return."
Canada
maurice
The price is 2.354.899 ₫
2.731.683 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1148)
"Excellent location and friendly staff!"
Canada
Sonya
The price is 2.751.230 ₫
3.191.426 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Property amenity
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (852)
"I enjoyed my stay. "
Canada
Lisa
The price is 2.233.691 ₫
2.568.841 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Food and drink
Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel

Coast Parksville Hotel
2.5 star property
28.5 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1004)
"Great location "
Canada
Masae
The price is 2.233.691 ₫
2.568.746 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Coast Parksville Hotel
Lobby
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
2.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (439)
"We love this Hotel have everything that we want "
Canada
ronald
The price is 2.600.201 ₫
2.990.231 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Mini-golf
The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn

The Tide's Inn
3.0 star property
28.6 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (971)
"It was good place for a two night stay"
Canada
Brad
The price is 1.887.382 ₫
2.170.586 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
The Tide's Inn
Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (873)
"Clean, comfortable and friendly staff."
United States
Steve
The price is 1.946.062 ₫
2.257.355 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Buccaneer Inn
Property amenity
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
3.0 star property
28.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Great room & wonderful staff!"
Canada
Greg
The price is 3.116.393 ₫
3.583.852 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Sauna
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1156)
"Great staff, good breakfast . Will definitely stay here again. "
Canada
Crystal
The price is 2.039.373 ₫
2.365.673 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (311)
"Friendly and helpful host, incredible sea views, immaculately clean, spacious and modern apartment. "
United Kingdom
Keri
The price is 2.620.594 ₫
3.040.012 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Lobby
Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Staff was very friendly and our room is nice and clean."
Canada
Karen
The price is 3.007.306 ₫
3.488.474 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Northgate Inn
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1044)
"great staff, great rooms and fantastic food"
Canada
Dayna
The price is 3.636.241 ₫
4.624.182 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds
Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (246)
"The property was great for a quick stay"
Canada
Katherine
The price is 2.337.583 ₫
2.688.317 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday House Motel
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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Stephenson Point

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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?
Book one of Expedia's 7 hotels and other accommodation options in Departure Bay and start exploring everything Nanaimo has to offer.
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?
Spend some time exploring the natural setting of Departure Bay with a visit to Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes and Lost Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Long Lake and Maffeo Sutton Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.