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Departure Bay Motel

Property class: 2

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is $69
$59 nightly
$69 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Queen Room

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
(54 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
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Two Queen Room

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 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 (1.6 km) from Stones Marina.
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What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stones Marina - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowen Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Chinese Memorial Gardens Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Departure Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪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: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 20 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. 290 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 749 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable stay, friendly staff, and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

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

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great staff, easy parking, value for money. I’d stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashrith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great for a night of stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked that it was a central point within the town
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Arceleah

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room Parking was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dolly

Location good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jeannie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
good location and great staff, but not very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Hard to find lobby at nighttime. Liked the location close to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's okay Hotel close to the farries
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was to the standard of a by road motel. Very clean bedding and towels. Big shower stall. Overall comfortable place for a night and close to the ferry terminal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

fizan

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Navjot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We received a complimentary upgrade which was lovely for our simple night away. Property is older but decently cared for. We felt comfortable and safe. Enjoyed free mini golf in parksville too! This was a surprise. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darby

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

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

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