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Our top choices for Departure Bay Ferry Terminal hotels

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

1. Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.8 out of 10, Good, (815 reviews)
"5 star will stay again"
Canada
En chi
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Departure Bay Motel
A hotel sign, a parking lot, and a road with cars.

2. Buccaneer Inn

Buccaneer Inn
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,007 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations."
Canada
William
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Buccaneer Inn
A deck with a table and two chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

3. The Spot

The Spot
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.8 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (884 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out, very friendly desk staff, clean and quiet."
Canada
Kimberly
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The Spot
A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

4. Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,378 reviews)
"The best hotel in Nanaimo, will never stay anywhere else!"
Canada
Alannah
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a waste bin, and a window with curtains.

5. The Bluebird Motel

The Bluebird Motel
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (857 reviews)
"Was a good price for the room which has been renovated in the past few years."
Canada
Tyler
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
The Bluebird Motel
A marina with boats docked, a building with a 'Coast Hotels' sign, and cherry blossoms in the foreground.

6. Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.9 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,914 reviews)
"Great stay!"
Canada
Dan
The price is £102
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Coast Bastion Hotel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a view.

7. Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.3 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,549 reviews)
"It was an amazing stay. The staff was Very welcoming. Rooms were very comfortable."
Canada
Stuti
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
A balcony with a view of a marina and forest.

8. Oceanfront Suites by Casa De Las Fuentes

Oceanfront Suites by Casa De Las Fuentes
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"An awesome place in a great location .. so much fun to watch the activity at the marina."
Canada
Larry
Oceanfront Suites by Casa De Las Fuentes
A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Ramada" sign, featuring a balcony on the upper floor and a covered entrance area.

9. Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo

Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1.1 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,062 reviews)
"We make this our 'go to' place to stay when coming to Nanaimo."
Canada
Wallace
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Ramada by Wyndham Nanaimo
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

10. Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel
2.5 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 1.8 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Great staff and close to amenities and local attractions."
Canada
Steven
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent entrance with a wooden canopy, and a visible restaurant sign.

11. Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown

Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
2.5 star property
2.1 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Lovely clean, great location...Great stay"
Canada
Yusuf
The price is £79
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Quality Inn Nanaimo Downtown
A reception area with a sign reading "Welcome to The Buccaneer Inn," a reception desk, a framed map on the wall, and a door leading to another room.

12. Cozy Studio Queen Room

Cozy Studio Queen Room
Central Nanaimo, 0.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Cozy Studio Queen Room
A snow-covered outdoor area with a fountain, surrounded by buildings and a street with cars.

13. The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites

The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 1 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Decent location to downtown"
Canada
Jayda
The price is £48
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
The Port-O-Call Inn & Suites
A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a clock, and a sign indicating the business hours.

14. Harbour Light Motel

Harbour Light Motel
2.5 star property
2.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms, great staff, quiet"
Canada
Robert
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Harbour Light Motel
A Days Inn with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front area.

15. Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
2.5 star property
3.2 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,543 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay"
Canada
Ralph
The price is £76
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
A wooden cabin interior with a hot tub, large windows, and a lounge chair.

16. Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake
2.0 star property
3.6 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,126 reviews)
"The view was nice and the property / room was great for my family."
Canada
Justin
The price is £96
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Inn On Long Lake
A multi-story resort with outdoor dining areas, string lights, and a sign indicating it's a beach club.

17. THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort
3.5 star property
18.7 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,480 reviews)
"Wonderful stay!"
Canada
Kristie
The price is £143
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
THE Beach Club Resort
A dining table with waffles, sausages, and a bottle of syrup, overlooking a calm body of water with islands.

18. Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B

Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
2.5 star property
2.2 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (352 reviews)
"Beautiful view"
Canada
Cheryl
The price is £89
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Gibralter Rock Ocean View B&B
A rocky shoreline with calm water, trees, and a clear sky.

19. Diplomat Motel

Diplomat Motel
2.0 star property
2.6 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
7.2 out of 10, Good, (563 reviews)
"Everything the staff, the room especially the washroom is so clean"
Canada
Louie
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Diplomat Motel
A modern hotel lobby with a herringbone-patterned floor, a reception desk, and a sofa with a blue pillow.

20. Best Western Northgate Inn

Best Western Northgate Inn
2.5 star property
4.9 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
Canada
James
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Best Western Northgate Inn
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Compare top hotels near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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

Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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A hotel sign, a parking lot, and a road with cars.

Buccaneer Inn

2.5 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.5 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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A deck with a table and two chairs, a sliding glass door, and a wooden pergola.

The Spot

2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.8 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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A Courtyard hotel with a modern design, featuring multiple floors, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3.0 star property
Downtown Nanaimo, 2 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a chair, a waste bin, and a window with curtains.

The Bluebird Motel

2.0 star property
Central Nanaimo, 0.7 mi from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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7.8
Good
815 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,007 reviews
8.2
Very good
884 reviews
9.0
Wonderful
1,378 reviews
7.0
Good
857 reviews
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The price is £66
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
The price is £64
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
The price is £93
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
  • No Breakfast included
  • No Pool
  • No Spa
  • Yes, Pet-friendly
  • Yes, WiFi included
  • Yes, Parking
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  • Yes, WiFi included
  • No Parking

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Top Departure Bay Ferry Terminal Hotel Reviews

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

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel
Downtown Nanaimo

10/10 Excellent

Stayed at the Coast Bastion Hotel and it was lovely. Check in was easy, staff were friendly. Parking is available and cost $9. I asked for a few extra things later and they were provided no problem, Robes in the room which I love. The sliders instead of slippers were ok for me but didn’t fit my husband. The hairdryer was too small , took forever to dry my hair. Fabulous big towels, not skimpy ones. Amazing view of the harbour - great to see the sunset and sunrise. Do like the chilled...
United Kingdom
Jane
Reviewed August 27, 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Departure Bay Ferry Terminal is located in a welcoming area of Nanaimo known for its beautiful lakeside setting. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 14 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Located a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good options close by include Buccaneer Inn and The Spot.

How many hotels are there close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Expedia has 14 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

What can I see and do near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal?

Learn about local history at Bastion and Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway Station. You can enjoy live performances at The Port Theatre and The Globe Live Studio. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Beach Estates Park, Petroglyph Park and Jack Point and Biggs Park.