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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property

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A modern kitchen with a coffee machine, a small table, and two chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.
One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
A covered balcony with a view of a building and trees.
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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $125
$108 nightly
$125 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

Explore the area

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2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9
  • Place, Beach Estates Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Departure Bay Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Vancouver Island University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette

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
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CLASSIC QUEEN BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

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 1 mi (1.7 km) from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
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What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Departure Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Bastion - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Departure Bay Motel

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 phones, as well as 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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 21.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property 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 200 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 21.00 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
Property Registration Number 5031994

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 270 out of 697 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 697 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 697 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 697 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 697 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee

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

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was above par and very relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

William

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

8/10 Good

Sentoso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen is fully equipped, parking is safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fizan

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Amenities
Amenities and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
As always the Motel was clean, quiet, and the staff was professional and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is nice rooms clean and renovated
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room - fantastic front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and parking was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JADE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Polite staff, very helpful and friendly! Great location, walking distance to many options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had everything we needed. Friendly check in too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I checked in with Tracy. She was very friendly and made me feel welcome. I had a comfortable stay. I will stay here again. Great value!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The building is upgraded but older. There was a bit of a smell but not bad. Bed was very good and there was a full kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa

Convenient area for the ferry, room had large area bedroom and living room area , access to internet and tv bed comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff 👍 very good prices 👍 definitely rec staying there !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENEFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly receptionist, Close to ferry, Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bob

it was good and the price was right.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenties, helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was a good location, I’ve stayed here before several times, and has always been good value when you need a room for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & very quiet which is what we needed for a good night sleep before catching an early ferry. Price was amazing too for a mini suite.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay for a night before taking the early morning ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Perfect and right where you need to be if you’re ferrying
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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