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Our top choices for Departure Bay Beach hotels

1. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
United States
Siddhant
AED 237
AED 275 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Buccaneer Inn

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Wendy
AED 410
AED 475 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

3. The Spot

The Spot
Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Shelli
AED 343
AED 398 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
The Spot

4. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Torben
AED 277
AED 321 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sep - 21 Sep
Departure Bay Motel

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Dean
AED 339
AED 394 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bluebird Motel

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Nicole
AED 462
AED 536 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Coast Bastion Hotel

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Charlene
AED 489
AED 567 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Best Western Northgate Inn

8. Quality Inn

Quality Inn
5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Christine
AED 485
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Quality Inn

9. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
joya
AED 523
AED 607 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Inn On Long Lake

10. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Stephan
AED 358
AED 416 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

11. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Steven
AED 395
AED 458 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

12. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Ron
AED 275
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Harbour Light Motel

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
7 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Darlene
AED 452
AED 525 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

14. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)
Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Abril Guadalupe
AED 319
AED 370 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

15. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Glen
AED 342
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Diplomat Motel

16. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach
Australia
Daelyn
AED 234
AED 271 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach
Canada
Manvir
AED 416
AED 483 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet friendly
WiFi included
Seaview Cottage | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, fireplace
Buccaneer Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
9.0
Wonderful
346 reviews
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BBQ/picnic area
The Spot
8.2
Very Good
834 reviews
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Reception
Departure Bay Motel
7.8
Good
749 reviews
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette (Deluxe) | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)
The Bluebird Motel
7.0
Good
832 reviews
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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Had a great sleep on comfy bed."
Philomena 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Buccaneer Inn
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

8/10 Good
"Nice place"
Vicki 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Quality Inn
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"Very close to the water, walkable location, to shops and restaurants. Clean and spacious rooms."
Cindy 2-night trip
Posted 4 hours ago
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent
"This hotel was perfect! Wonderful front desk staff, large,comfortable and extremely clean suite! Breakfast was great! Free parking was appreciated!"
Shirley 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
The Grand Hotel Nanaimo
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Close walk to the water, clean rooms and helpful staff"
Stephan 3-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good
"Quiet and convenient for our needs. The parking lot is a bit tight. Room was good sized and clean."
Kevin 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent
"This was a really great place to stay with comfy bed and hotel room standards and amenities +. I especially was happy that they allow smoking on the balcony."
Wendy 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
The Spot

The Spot

8/10 Good
"Friendly staff. Price was right. Parking lot a bit quirky. About 20 minute wait to get into room."
Hamish 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
The Spot
Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views

Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views

10/10 Excellent
"Great location near parks and the beach! Clean and comfortable place!"
Rémi W. 1-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Hope's Happy Suite beautiful ocean views

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Beach Estates Park

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Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range

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Cliff McNabb Arena

Catch an event at Cliff McNabb Arena during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Frank Crane Arena

7.8/10 (48 reviews)
Catch an event at Frank Crane Arena during your trip to Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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Eagle View Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Beach?
Departure Bay Beach is located in Nanaimo. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 10 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay close to Departure Bay Beach?
Coast Bastion Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and private balconies. It's located 3.1 mi (5 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo and Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Departure Bay Beach?
Expedia has 10 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Departure Bay Beach.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Beach, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Departure Bay Beach.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Departure Bay Beach?
To find more details about updating your stay near Departure Bay Beach or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do near Departure Bay Beach?
Sights like Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station highlight some of the local culture. You can enjoy live performances at The Globe Live Studio and The Port Theatre. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.