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Top 10 Hotels in Departure Bay, Nanaimo

Restaurant
Arbutus Grove Motel
2.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"Great experience. Super convenient. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. "
The price is RM 444
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Arbutus Grove Motel
Indoor pool
Oceanside Village Resort
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (207)
"Great place for a family vacation !!!!!!!"
Oceanside Village Resort
Exterior
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (392)
"Clean and nice"
The price is RM 616
per night
23 May - 24 May
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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Exterior
Sea Edge Motel
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (342)
"We absolutely loved this hotel! We would stay again and again. We were travelling with our 2 dogs, and it was so convenient to open the door and be on the beach for a walk. Room was clean, staff was very friendly. Zero complaints from Us! "
The price is RM 478
per night
23 May - 24 May
Sea Edge Motel
Front of property
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (641)
"The motel room was very clean and quaint. They focus on locally sourced items, from coffee to the art in the rooms. The beds were comfortable, the kitchenette very handy and the information package was beyond what most offer. The owner was very helpful and was able to accommodate a special request. We highly recommend this motel."
The price is RM 581
per night
22 May - 23 May
Buccaneer Inn
Exterior
THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Excellent accommodations / restaurant / rooms / view / customer service "
The price is RM 822
per night
27 May - 28 May
THE Beach Club Resort
Indoor spa tub
Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"Love this place, Staff and room. "
The price is RM 650
per night
20 May - 21 May
Inn On Long Lake
Room amenity
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1000)
"Very convenient location to downtown Nanaimo. Reasonable parking price and access. Good restaurant. Clean with friendly staff."
The price is RM 611
per night
23 May - 24 May
Coast Bastion Hotel
Exterior
Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (999)
"Excellent "
The price is RM 564
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Best Western Northgate Inn
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Ocean Sands Resort
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (317)
"Quietness"
The price is RM 856
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Ocean Sands Resort
View from property
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (229)
"Absolute nice view."
The price is RM 492
per night
25 May - 26 May
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Beach nearby
Ocean Trails Resort
3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (261)
"The unit was very clean and equipment excellent. Beach access is too difficult for most seniors or handicapped"
The price is RM 727
per night
21 May - 22 May
Ocean Trails Resort
Front of property
Quality Inn
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (558)
"close to water front."
The price is RM 497
per night
23 May - 24 May
Quality Inn
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (339)
"The Spot was clean and comfortable. Very nicely updated. It was a hot day and the air flow into the bedroom was minimal. The extra fan helped a lot. Excellent stay."
The price is RM 409
per night
20 May - 21 May
The Spot
Indoor pool
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
3.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"This spa is unique, picturesque with plentiful staff that are friendly and helpful. The different types of accommodation were thoughtfully and tastefully arranged on the property. The quality of the food was first class (if pricey). The kitchenette and gas fire made the room much more comfortable. Some of the equipment in the gym could be better maintained; and it would be a bonus if the pool beside the gym had thermal water. Having bars of soap for handwashing in the room would have been...
The price is RM 932
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Exterior
Skylite Motel
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (253)
"Room was spotless, housekeeping was fantastic "
The price is RM 377
per night
20 May - 21 May
Skylite Motel
Exterior
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (446)
"The 2 bedroom studio suite is beautiful. Amazing stay. With stunning views. Mark at the front desk is super friendly and helpful. "
The price is RM 481
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Sunrise Ridge Waterfront Resort
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1003)
"The staff were very welcoming and friendly. would styay here again."
The price is RM 526
per night
21 May - 22 May
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Exterior
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (712)
"Cool front lobby and room. Charming feel to the place. Great shampoos—peppermint scented."
The price is RM 533
per night
19 May - 20 May
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Living area
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
3.5 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (543)
"We really enjoyed our stay at this resort. The rooms were great, the restaurant was amazing and the property/view was incomparable!"
The price is RM 495
per night
30 May - 31 May
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
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Departure Bay hotels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
588 hotels
Lowest Price
RM343
Highest Price
RM932

Frequently asked questions

What is Departure Bay like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Nanaimo's Departure Bay neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Departure Bay? Consider a visit to 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 17 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?

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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Frank Crane Arena, Brechin Lanes and Long Lake are just a few of the places to visit in and around Departure Bay. Pipers Lagoon Park and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nanaimo.

Recent Reviews in Departure Bay

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

5/5 Excellent
"Love this place, Staff and room. "
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Inn On Long Lake