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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Exterior
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 11.8 miles

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 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

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Portuguese, Spanish

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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
  • Separate sitting area
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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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Departure Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Mar 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Departure Bay Motel on Mar 18, 2025 start from $71.92, 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 at Departure Bay Motel?

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 the heart of Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beach Estates Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Brechin Lanes are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Departure Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 327 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Babu

The Feedback Rooms provided a pleasant stay. The accommodations were decent, and I was particularly impressed by the friendly and cooperative staff. I would absolutely choose to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Was nice 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

clean quiet pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Very pleasant lady at checkin counter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

We only stayed here to sleep before an early morning ferry. Totally adequate for that purpose. Room had everything we needed. Lots of parking. Noisy due to location, ear plugs would be a good idea. Very friendly front office staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

It was close to everything we needed to do. Being close to the ferry was nice. The area was quiet and we felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

It was an amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

We stay every Christmas Eve. Very clean and convenient, as usual!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Staff were warm welcoming and friendly 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Lovely staff, great location when visiting the hospital
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Staff was very friendly. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlene

The bed and linens were comfortable. Microwave was unplugged. Coffee and coffeemaker provided. Bathroom was clean and had a bathtub, total bonus!!!!! Lighting in the room could be better, dark in some areas. Hangars provided, nice touch Having a tv, great bonus to watch the news and weather, and to relax with other programs The lock was difficult to open but door had a deadbolt. Room was quiet. Yes I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Clean, comfortable, convenient and lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABHINAV

Clean , easy to access
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

Budget-friendly accommodation. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brandon

Was a good stay for the price amd would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Decent enough for 1 night stay, close to ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Perfect place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Reasonable pricing. Clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Check in was great, very accommodating and nice. Bed was terrific, only did not like the lights outside at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024