Hotels in Departure Bay

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Where to stay in Departure Bay?

Reception
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
1.1 mi from Departure Bay
£52
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Departure Bay Motel
Exterior
Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Cottage | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Sea View | Private kitchen | Microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
1.7 mi from Departure Bay
£64
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Buccaneer Inn
View from property
Food and drink
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi
Balcony

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
King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
King Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

The Spot

The Spot
1.9 mi from Departure Bay
£59
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
The Spot
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.2 mi from Departure Bay
£80
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Indoor spa tub
Lobby
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior detail

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.4 mi from Departure Bay
Inn On Long Lake
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Exterior

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
1.8 mi from Departure Bay
£67
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Bluebird Motel
Balcony
Exterior
Combined shower/bathtub, towels
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
£46
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
2.4 mi from Departure Bay
£85
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Sauna
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Lobby
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 mi from Departure Bay
£60
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Garden
Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Living room

Bethlehem Centre

Bethlehem Centre
2.9 mi from Departure Bay
Bethlehem Centre
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room) | Room amenity
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room
Exterior

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
3 mi from Departure Bay
£74
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | Room amenity
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | View from room
Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View (Coast Premium King with Ocean View) | Room amenity
Lobby

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3 mi from Departure Bay
£107
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
Front of property
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Reception

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
3.2 mi from Departure Bay
£67
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Quality Inn
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.2 mi from Departure Bay
£90
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Family Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
3.6 mi from Departure Bay
£81
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
Beach
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
3.7 mi from Departure Bay
£60
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Diplomat Motel
Exterior
Lobby
Garden
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
4.2 mi from Departure Bay
£80
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Front of property
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception
Reception

Value Lodge Economy Motel

Value Lodge Economy Motel
4.1 mi from Departure Bay
£69
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Value Lodge Economy Motel
Front of property – evening/night
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Water view
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Shared Bath, Shared Living Space | Premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Great room & wonderful staff!"
Greg 1-night trip
Posted 22 hours ago
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff friendly service "
Malarie 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Inn On Long Lake
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic place-excellent service, great value. Everything is completely modernized and it’s very good value in the middle of a world class beach community "
Keith 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was easy and perfect. All the staff were so polite and kind."
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"The property is very clean . The staff were polite and considerate . Our original room was above a ballroom . The front desk moved us to a quieter area when we checked in "
Shirley 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Everything is clean, comfortable, quiet and cosy. There's nothing to add. I enjoyed the wonderful bed. The bed linen is fresh and smells great. We are very satisfied!"
Mariia 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent facilities "
Susan Margaret 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

10/10 Excellent
"The staff and amenities were absolutely amazing. Definitely will come back! "
Jennifer 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

10/10 Excellent
"The front desk staff person on Dec 12 in afternoon was very helpful. And the room was very clean. "
John 1-night trip
Posted 4 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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