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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
2.5 star property
22.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,293 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
Canada
Chandramauli
The price is ₹12,601
₹14,491 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (663 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is ₹9,044
₹10,491 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Departure Bay Motel

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, (1,550 reviews)
"Clean rooms and helpful staff. Nice pool and hot tub as well. The attached restaurant was a bonus and was very good as well. We would stay there again!"
Canada
Lori
The price is ₹11,877
₹13,778 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is ₹14,236
₹16,514 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,073 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is ₹16,218
₹18,813 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Inn On Long Lake

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, (743 reviews)
"Great staff! Clean room! Great continental breakfast ! Great location!"
Canada
renata
The price is ₹14,470
₹16,640 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
3.8 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is ₹14,403
₹16,707 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Holiday House Motel

Holiday House Motel
2.0 star property
25.8 km from Departure Bay
7.6 out of 10, Good, (273 reviews)
"Excellent location clean rooms great quality coffee!"
Canada
Nancy
The price is ₹11,335
₹13,035 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Holiday House Motel

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (939 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is ₹11,943
₹13,854 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Buccaneer Inn

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
28 km from Departure Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,289 reviews)
"Great place to visit."
Canada
David
The price is ₹25,262
₹30,592 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
THE Beach Club Resort

Skylite Motel

Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
26.7 km from Departure Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (417 reviews)
"Awesome little place with friendly folks"
Canada
Matt
The price is ₹13,270
₹15,261 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Skylite Motel

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 4 km from Departure Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,333 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is ₹9,714
₹11,268 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,651 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is ₹13,344
₹15,479 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 5.1 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,295 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is ₹15,006
₹17,407 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Great hotel overall"
Canada
David
The price is ₹21,527
₹24,756 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is ₹10,193
₹11,823 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Harbour Light Motel

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.7 km from Departure Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (331 reviews)
"This was the perfect place for our staying at Nanaimo. It was close to parks for walking in, very quiet and spacious, and the view was spectacular! We loved our stay here."
United States
Wendy
The price is ₹12,070
₹14,001 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is ₹11,710
₹13,583 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Quality Inn

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
2.5 star property
28.1 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"All aspects of the hotel are great. Enjoyed our stay."
Canada
Donna
The price is ₹17,937
₹20,627 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
5.9 km from Departure Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is ₹14,805
₹17,174 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jul - 17 Jul
Best Western Northgate Inn
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

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

Central Nanaimo

Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

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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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 9 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, Lost Lake and Long Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Maffeo Sutton Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.