The Best Hotels Closest to Departure Bay Beach in Nanaimo for 2026

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A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a wicker chair, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with white linens and striped pillows, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with a textured wall and a framed picture above the bed.

A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

A wooden sign for The Buccaneer Inn with a clear view of the surrounding landscape and a road in the background.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

William

AED 276

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A view from a balcony overlooking the ocean with a clear sky and a tall evergreen tree.

A two-story house with a brick facade, large windows, and a garage.

A hallway with a wooden bench, a door with glass panels, and a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a door, and a stuffed animal.

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

2.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Patti

AED 376

AED 436 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern two-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a covered outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern building with a two-story structure, a staircase, and a small porch area.

A room with a TV mounted on the wall, a wooden table with two stools, a red sofa, and a sliding glass door leading outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

3. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Jason

AED 255

AED 296 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

Kasey

AED 240

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside tables with lamps, and framed pictures on the walls.

A motel with a parking lot, a building with multiple windows, and a sign indicating the motel's name.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a tiled backsplash.

A compact living space with a sofa, dining table, and chairs, a kitchenette with a microwave and cabinets, and a patterned floor.

5. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

laurie

AED 329

AED 382 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

A waterfront marina with boats, a tall building, and a clear blue sky.

A marina with boats docked, a cruise ship in the distance, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, glass doors, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Sharon

AED 405

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

A modern reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, and a view of the outdoors.

A Best Western hotel with a modern design, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

James

AED 383

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

A lakeside property with a house, a pathway, and a sign indicating a private dock.

A modern lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and a seating area with a decorative wall.

A lakeside deck with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a dock.

8. Inn On Long Lake

4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Sage

AED 450

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a long white counter, green bar stools, and a wooden accent wall.

A modern interior with a long communal table, several chairs, a bar area, and large windows offering a view of the cityscape.

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a large flat-screen TV.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Dorothy

AED 392

AED 455 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

A modern lobby with a grey sofa, armchairs, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern building entrance with a glass facade, a wooden ceiling, and a metal staircase leading to the entrance.

A bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach

Yusuf

AED 348

AED 404 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a TV, and a kitchenette.

A hotel kitchen with a buffet setup, including various appliances and food items.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring balconies with outdoor furniture, a central entrance with a covered area, and a parking lot.

A compact living space with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a kitchenette.

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Evgeny

AED 271

AED 314 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

A balcony with a chair, a brick wall, and a view of a street and buildings.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, a central bar area, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

12. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Elisabeth

AED 383

AED 445 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A Days Inn hotel with a view of the water and hills in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with tiled steps leading into the water, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a restaurant.

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Ralph

AED 363

AED 421 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

A corner room with a bay window, a table with two chairs, a potted plant, and a radiator.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a potted plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Harbour Light Motel

6 km from Departure Bay Beach

Chris

AED 356

AED 413 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

A restaurant with multiple tables, chairs, and a bar area.

A rocky landscape with a dense green shrub in the foreground.

A patio with outdoor seating, brick walls, large windows, and potted plants.

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

david

AED 372

AED 431 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A couple standing by a marina with boats and docks in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside lamp, a small plant, and a window with curtains.

A marina with multiple boats docked, a ferry with a waiting room sign, and a cityscape in the background.

16. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Abril Guadalupe

AED 313

AED 363 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.

A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.

A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

Brandon

AED 370

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A modern building with a landscaped garden featuring palm trees and various shrubs.

A bathroom with a marble countertop, a sink, and toiletries.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel with a courtyard featuring a stone structure, outdoor seating, and a view of a mountain range.

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach

shu

AED 215

AED 249 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a potted plant, a wall-mounted clock, and framed pictures.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

A compact kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink with a faucet.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

19. Diplomat Motel

6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Louie

AED 281

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden cabin with a porch, a door, and a hanging flower basket.

A room with a bunk bed, a black leather sofa, a wooden ladder, and a red cabinet.

A living room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV on a white stand, and large windows with blinds.

A cozy cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a loft bedroom.

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

19 km from Departure Bay Beach

AED 122

AED 142 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B	9.0 Wonderful 350 reviews	View
The Spot	8.2 Very good 856 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	7.8 Good 781 reviews	View
The Bluebird Motel	7.0 Good 845 reviews	View

Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Very good place compared to the price and the area. Large room, clean, but typical old building vibe with carpeted floor, and old building smell. They were not distinctively strong. Coin laundry down stairs could be useful. Good restaurants around the area. Shampoo, Conditioner, and body wash were too small for 2 Queen beds room"

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room has immaculate, the staff were friendly, the restaurant was very good. What else can you ask for?"

Departure Bay Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Bathroom fan was quite noisy when first turned on then quieted"

Coast Bastion Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location in Nanaimo. The rooms are spacious and clean. Love that it’s pet friendly. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Nanaimo next."

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This was THE cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in!! From the outside grounds, to the front desk and of course the room. So nice to see owners and staff take pride in their property; made our stay more comfortable and enjoyable. We had a queen room which had a small kitchen area with coffee maker and amenities, microwave, and other kitchen items. Small table and two chairs. Bed was comfortable as were the pillows. The bathroom was on the smaller side but not being big people it worked well for us. The towels were amazingly soft and bath towels were large. Good liquid soap/gel, lotion and shampoo. Place was decorated nicely. Very close to the ferry and short drive to downtown. We would definitely recommend this hotel!!"

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"Great front desk staff Monday night when I checked in. Morning breakfast has a great selection and is so clean!"

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful views from the room's spacious balcony. Welcoming host and easy parking. Location is a little out of way so need car to access bar/restaurants and shops"

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Nanaimo Golf Club

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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is just one of the places to see in Nanaimo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park

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Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range

Enjoy a round of golf in Nanaimo at Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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

After visiting Eagle View Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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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?

Inn On Long Lake is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a private beach and free breakfast. It's located 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Departure Bay Beach. Other good options within a few miles include Coast Bastion Hotel and Travelodge by Wyndham 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 Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beach Estates Park and Petroglyph Park.

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Our top choices for Departure Bay Beach hotels

1. Buccaneer Inn

2. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

3. The Spot

4. Departure Bay Motel

5. The Bluebird Motel

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

8. Inn On Long Lake

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

11. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

12. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

13. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

14. Harbour Light Motel

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

16. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

18. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

19. Diplomat Motel

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Departure Bay Motel

Coast Bastion Hotel

Buccaneer Inn

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Other attractions near Departure Bay Beach

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Nanaimo Golf Club

Beach Estates Park

Linley Valley Cottle Lake Park

Beban Park Golf Course & Driving Range

Cliff McNabb Arena

Frank Crane Arena

Eagle View Park

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