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

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.

1. Buccaneer Inn

Central Nanaimo, 2.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

William

AED 281

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A cozy living room with a dining area, large windows with ocean views, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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 382

AED 443 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 reception desk with a wooden panel design, a framed painting of a sunset, and a sign indicating special offers for hotel guests.

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.

3. The Spot

Central Nanaimo, 3.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Gary

AED 239

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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

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

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

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.

4. Departure Bay Motel

Central Nanaimo, 1.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

miles

AED 250

AED 290 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

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

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

A motel sign with a clear view of the road and surrounding buildings.

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

5. The Bluebird Motel

Central Nanaimo, 3.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Tyler

AED 285

AED 331 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

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

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Sharon

AED 412

AED 478 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A hotel room with a desk, chair, sofa, TV, and a patterned carpet.

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

7. Best Western Northgate Inn

6.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

James

AED 394

AED 457 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, large windows, and a view of a lake.

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

8. Inn On Long Lake

4.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Kristina

AED 434

AED 504 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 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.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

9. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Downtown Nanaimo, 5.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Nathalie

AED 399

AED 463 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 bar area with a counter, seating, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

10. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

5.3 km from Departure Bay Beach

Yusuf

AED 355

AED 411 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

Robert J

AED 275

AED 319 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

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

12. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo, 3.7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Elisabeth

AED 390

AED 453 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A row of white buildings with green railings and balconies adorned with hanging flower baskets.

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

13. Harbour Light Motel

6 km from Departure Bay Beach

Chris

AED 249

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

7 km from Departure Bay Beach

Ralph

AED 369

AED 428 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent entrance sign.

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

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

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

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

4.1 km from Departure Bay Beach

Paulette

AED 378

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Nov - 26 Nov

A building with a sign reading "Painted Turtle Guesthouse."

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

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

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

16. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

Downtown Nanaimo, 5 km from Departure Bay Beach

Abril Guadalupe

AED 328

AED 380 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

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

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

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Downtown Nanaimo, 4.9 km from Departure Bay Beach

Steven

AED 377

AED 437 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

18. Diplomat Motel

6.2 km from Departure Bay Beach

Louie

AED 260

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

19. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

Central Nanaimo, 3.6 km from Departure Bay Beach

Sheldon

AED 257

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

A sign for RONDALYN RESORT with a wooden structure and a directional arrow.

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

19 km from Departure Bay Beach

Abraham

AED 127

AED 148 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Departure Bay Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Buccaneer Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B	9.0 Wonderful 351 reviews	View
The Spot	8.2 Very good 873 reviews	View
Departure Bay Motel	7.8 Good 808 reviews	View
The Bluebird Motel	7.0 Good 854 reviews	View

Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

8/10 Good

"In a not so nice city, the hotel was a breath of fresh air. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The hotel was clean and safe. We had a lovely stay!"

Inn On Long Lake

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful views of the lake, comfortable bed, a truly lovely stay! I will gladly book here again next time I visit Nanaimo :)"

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

8/10 Good

"The hot tub and pool were amazing. Had them both to myself. Nobody else to share with. Breakfast was pretty good. Staff were friendly. Clean rooms. Has AC. Only problem was the bed was as comfortable as a plank of wood."

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice hotel centrally located. Very convenient for walking in the downtown commercial area."

The Spot

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place. Online check in tho"

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

"Was nice and clean stuff was very helpful"

Harbour Light Motel

8/10 Good

"The only problem with the property was the road noise, otherwise it was a great motel!"

Buccaneer Inn

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my one night stay at this hotel. It is close to the Nanaimo hospital (my wife was there overnight for surgery). The price was excellent; the room was very clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. There are several shopping areas and lots of restaurants nearby. My room had a great view of the ocean. If I’d had more time, I would have walked along the shore. Overall, an excellent experience at a stressful time for our family."

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"

Other attractions near Departure Bay Beach

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Find out about the history of Nanaimo when you take a trip to Sugarloaf Mountain Park.

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Nanaimo Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Nanaimo at 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

Linley Valley Cottle Lake 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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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. Harbour Light Motel

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

15. The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

16. Painted Turtle Guesthouse (Hostel)

17. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

18. Diplomat Motel

19. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

20. Rondalyn Camping & RV Resort

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Top Departure Bay Beach Hotel Reviews

Coast Bastion Hotel

Inn On Long Lake

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

The Spot

The Grand Hotel Nanaimo

Harbour Light Motel

Buccaneer Inn

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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