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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

Living area

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (944 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Close to ferry, clean beds, nothing to complain about! Will stay here again"
Canada
Kara
The price is RM462
RM536 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Buccaneer Inn
Exterior

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,666 reviews)
"The whole place was great. The restaurant was wonderful with great staff."
Australia
Lesley
The price is RM571
RM663 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Coast Bastion Hotel
BBQ/picnic Area

The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (780 reviews)
"The hotel is clean, service excellent, and they provide perfect parking, good location easy to reach restaurants and sightseeing points."
Canada
YANRU
The price is RM456
RM562 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
The Spot
View from property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Great location"
Canada
Kristi
The price is RM525
RM609 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Exterior

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean spacious room, excellent helpful staff."
Canada
Steve
The price is RM609
RM707 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Sauna

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 2.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,343 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
Canada
Reuben
The price is RM416
RM482 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Bathroom

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (674 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great little motel."
Canada
Amy
The price is RM410
RM476 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Departure Bay Motel
Water view

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
1.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (279 reviews)
"The hostel is very cute and clean, with colorful paintings and murals, and the staff very helpful and friendly. Strongly recommend!"
Canada
Marilyne
The price is RM358
RM416 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Exterior

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.6 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (908 reviews)
"Staff is excellent cheap and cheerful rooms!"
Canada
Cindy
The price is RM374
RM434 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (772 reviews)
"Friendly staff, very welcoming. Great and quiet are."
Canada
Nancy
The price is RM384
RM446 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jul - 9 Jul
The Bluebird Motel
Exterior

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,300 reviews)
"Great place to stay, highly recommended "
Canada
Jean
The price is RM591
RM685 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
View from property

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
3.5 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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 RM544
RM631 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
Front of property

Quality Inn

Quality Inn
2.5 star property
3.4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"The location is good."
Canada
Boting
The price is RM475
RM551 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Quality Inn
Indoor spa tub

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,075 reviews)
"Quiet location, nice view of the lake, clean room"
Canada
Brian
The price is RM694
RM805 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Inn On Long Lake
Lobby

Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
7.9 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice clean room, good breakfast."
Canada
George
The price is RM634
RM735 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Best Western Northgate Inn
Exterior

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
3.0 star property
5.8 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Quiet, clean…great location"
Canada
Mary
The price is RM588
RM682 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Front of property

Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
4 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,007 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, convenient location"
Canada
Eala
The price is RM378
RM438 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Harbour Light Motel
Exterior

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
5.1 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,547 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 RM542
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Shower, hair dryer, towels

Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
4.3 km from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (524 reviews)
"We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner"
Canada
Dahlia
The price is RM367
RM425 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Diplomat Motel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Living area
Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
944 reviews
View
Exterior
Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
9.2
Wonderful
1,666 reviews
View
Exterior
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
8.2
Very good
1,003 reviews
View
BBQ/picnic Area
The Spot
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
780 reviews
View
Bathroom
Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
7.8
Good
674 reviews
View

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The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel

10/10 Excellent
"I enjoy my stay"
Noëlla 1-night trip
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The Bluebird Motel

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 13 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include The Spot and Buccaneer Inn.
How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?
You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park. Create some family memories at Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The OV Arts Centre. Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Departure Bay Beach and Protection Island.