Hotels in Departure Bay

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Where to stay in Departure Bay?

Reception
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area | LCD TV

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
1.1 mi from Departure Bay
Departure Bay Motel
Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Reception
Exterior
Cottage | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually furnished, laptop workspace

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
1.7 mi from Departure Bay
£64
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Buccaneer Inn
View from property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi
Balcony
Food and drink

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
1.7 mi from Departure Bay
£86
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
BBQ/picnic Area
Interior entrance
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Front of property

The Spot

The Spot
1.9 mi from Departure Bay
£67
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
The Spot
Exterior
Property grounds
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.2 mi from Departure Bay
£80
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Indoor spa tub
Lobby
Property amenity
Property grounds

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.4 mi from Departure Bay
Inn On Long Lake
Sauna
Lobby
Exterior
Restaurant

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 mi from Departure Bay
£60
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior
Two Queen Room | Bed sheets
Exterior
Classic Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | Living area | TV

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.1 mi from Departure Bay
£54
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
1.8 mi from Departure Bay
£70
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
The Bluebird Motel
Exterior
Lunch, dinner and brunch served
Reception
Lunch, dinner and brunch served

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
2.4 mi from Departure Bay
£85
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Property entrance
Gift shop
Living room
Front of property

Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.9 mi from Departure Bay
Bethlehem Centre
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
3 restaurants, breakfast served
View from room
Lobby

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
3 mi from Departure Bay
£77
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | View from room
Exterior
Lobby

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3 mi from Departure Bay
£106
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby
Lobby

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.2 mi from Departure Bay
£90
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Front of property
Lobby
Hallway
Exterior

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.2 mi from Departure Bay
£73
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Quality Inn
Front of property
Family Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Exterior
Premium Double Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
3.6 mi from Departure Bay
£81
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
Beach
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
3.7 mi from Departure Bay
£60
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Diplomat Motel
Exterior
1 Queen Bed (Lobby Level) Non-pet friendly | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Indoor pool

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
4.2 mi from Departure Bay
£80
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property
Reception
Reception
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Laptop workspace, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Value Lodge Economy Motel

Value Lodge Economy Motel
4.1 mi from Departure Bay
£69
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Value Lodge Economy Motel
Water view
Reception hall
Front of property – evening/night
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
3 mi from Departure Bay
£60
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
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Top landmarks in Departure Bay

Departure Bay Beach

4.3/5 (139 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Departure Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Nanaimo.
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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Departure Bay. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Check out reviews of Departure Bay hotels guests love

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Didn’t have breakfast "
Karen 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Friendly staff! Great service. Breakfast was simple: cereal, yogurt, fruit, waffel, toast or bagel. Was great for morning coffee and simple breakfast. I booked a balcony room and it was very spacious. Overall satisfied with my stay!"
Julie 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to go! Book without hesitation "
John 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

10/10 Excellent
"I am a regular here and am always pleased with their attention to detail and care. "
Gary 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
THE Beach Club Resort
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Nice clean room, & nice amenities. "
Angel 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"Great service "
Gerald 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Inn On Long Lake
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"AWESOME"
Bonita 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely staff. Clean rooms. Lovely view."
Monica 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Yes"
Scott 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

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Is it worth staying in Departure Bay?
There are 7 hotels in the area to find your perfect somewhere. Basing yourself in Departure Bay for your Nanaimo holiday, makes it easy to explore the area of Stephenson Point.
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