With a stay at Departure Bay Motel, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Beach Estates Park. .This motel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 6 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Off the Hook - 17 min walk
Tim Hortons - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
About this property
Departure Bay Motel
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Departure Bay Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine
Outdoors
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
No lift
Tile flooring in room
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
LED TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Departure Bay Motel Motel
Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel was clean, easy to get to after departing the ferry and convenient. The price was right for an over night stay to move onto our next destination
Veronica
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Diane
Travelled with partner
28 Dec 2024
It was close to everything we needed to do. Being close to the ferry was nice. The area was quiet and we felt safe.
We were attending a staff Christmas party at the Kin Hut at Departure Bay and this was the closest hotel. Its not fancy, but its clean and not expensive. The area is safe and staff were nice. We'd stay again.
Bed was ok and clean. Room was in need of deep clean on walls and radiator gross. Some nefarious folks lurking about the building. Garbage bin overflowing big time. I will never stay here again
I got in late and was able to check in.
However I found my room was occupied by spiders. So if you are arachnophobic then this place may not be a good match. Floors were also not that clean so wear slippers around the room.
Ive stayed here a couple times for one night before taking ferry across, always clean rooms and friendly staff.
Most recent i stayed for 5 nights, and still the same clean room and freindly staff. Nice quiet location, some furniture older but works well for it's purpose.
And nicely updated/renovated bathroom with a great shower and pretty cool heated light up mirror, will very much use Departure Bay again for future travels.
Between great rates and good people its a super place!!
Nice little Motel. Very centrally located. Walking distance from the Ferry terminal.
The room was clean. The aircon was rather small and had to work overtime to keep things cool in mid summer heat.
Could never get the TV to work.
Johannes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Teresa
4 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A good motel for an overnight stay. The room was what I expected for the price I paid. A little tired but clean and comfortable. I arrived late and there was lots of parking. One small issue was there was a smoker outside their room below me.