Departure Bay Motel

Property class: 2

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Close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel provides amenities like laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 250
AED 289 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Classic Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(58 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden headboard, and a view of the bathroom through an open door.

One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Classic Two Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of parked cars.

Queen Studio Suite with Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Nanaimo, a neighborhood in Nanaimo, Departure Bay Motel is in a shopping district. The Globe Live Studio and Nanaimo Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and The Labyrinth. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Frank Crane Arena, or consider a night out at Vancouver Island Conference Centre. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9

What's nearby

  • A calm body of water with a small boat and a large ship in the distance, under a cloudy sky.
    Departure Bay Beach
    6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Beach Estates Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stones Marina
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowen Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nanaimo Golf Club
    4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Hook
    17 min walk
  • Danpung Momiji
    3 min drive
  • Drip Coffee | Social
    15 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Huong Lan Restaurant
    4 min drive

About this property

Departure Bay Motel

  • Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Departure Bay Motel provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • A vending machine
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Departure Bay Motel boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
    • LCD TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Frequently asked questions

Is Departure Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Departure Bay Motel?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Departure Bay Motel on 22 November 2026 start from AED 250, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Departure Bay Motel located?

Located in Central Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beach Estates Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Nanaimo Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 309 out of 807 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 807 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 807 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 807 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 807 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff close to variety of establishments.. overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very relaxing and clean, the bed was very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Nice comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was good and the staff were very helpful however the room was very small and not suitable for a stay of longer than a night or two.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfy, room was clean but smelled musty, coffee was good and the shower had good pressure. All in all a good bang for your buck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to the BC ferries,decent room. Grocery and liquor store, tim hortons etc located close by. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All I really care about is that the bed and toilet are clean and, most importantly, that there are no bugs—and they delivered on that. It’s an inexpensive place to stay, but it’s definitely an older property, but the staff are wonderful and the location is great. Being able to do laundry was also a big plus. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, great little motel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Motel was on the money for a low budget hotel. The room was not large but we were comfortable and the room was clean. It was really convenient for an early trip on the BC ferries
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.. nice rooms👍. Will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Great location for catching the ferry in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, helpful staff, competitive price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, Coffee in lobby. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room very nice staff all around a great experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff has been very welcoming both times that I've stayed. The beds and rooms were comfortable and clean. Great location when coming off or going on the ferry, but also some traffic noise because of the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I traveled with a pet and it was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the in-house, secure laundry area. The Staff was amazing and helpful with any of my questions. I would definitely stay here again !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming, clean , grocery and food places near by . Definitely recommend for the stay and price was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is nice and clean, with a kitchenette. What’s even better is that it’s only a 4-minute drive from the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room, linens and towels were spotless. Small kitchenette and comfortable bed. A little run down but clean and smelled fresh, ac worked. Nearby the ferry terminal, Tim's, groceries and car rentals. Not bad overall for the price although it was slow to check in and there is a main thoroughfare next to the back of the rooms so traffic noises were present.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was very clean, I could tell the place was renovated haphazardly and the door had 2 chains that were almost broken from being kicked in or something. But honestly I felt safe here and the staff were super friendly. Definitely a cheaper alternative and I saw some pictures of some not so clean rooms in the reviews but ours was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spotless, staff were very cordial.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026