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Departure Bay Motel

2.0 star property
City centre motel within easy reach of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
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Located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Departure Bay Motel offers convenient comforts like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy the perks of free self parking and a vending machine on site. The helpful staff has received top marks from previous guests.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is €82
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 6 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 18 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 173 min drive
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.1 miles/48.5 km

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

Departure Bay Motel puts you a short five-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 22 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Front entrance ramp
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishes and utensils

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of CAD 100 will be collected before check-in

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 5031994

Also known as

Departure Bay Motel Motel
Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Does Departure Bay Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Departure Bay Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Departure Bay Motel?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Departure Bay Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Departure Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Departure Bay Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (5-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Departure Bay Motel and nearby?

Departure Bay Motel has a picnic area.

What's the area around Departure Bay Motel like?

Departure Bay Motel is in the heart of Nanaimo, a short 19-minute walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 4 minutes' walk from Beach Estates Park.

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Departure Bay Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Bed
Ferry
Location
Air conditioning
Bathroom
Refrigerator
Microwave
Highways

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay, nice price

The staff bent over backwards to ensure that my stay was comfortable and the price was nice too. I would stay there again
Cameron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Business

When I come into town for work, Departure Bay is always one of the hotels that I check for availability. The staff is always friendly, professional and well informed about the area.
Cylvia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent service n place to stay
Jamie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little place!

I was very impressed! Very nice staff, very clean room.
Patrick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed our one week stay at the departure bay motel. It was quiet and comfortable for the most part, just wish we got a quick room refresh mid-week. The staff was helpful and responsive for all needs. Would stay again!
Vincent, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very close to the Ferry Terminal. But our room did not have a shower.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very affordable
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant lady at checkin counter
stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Will stay here again
Crystal, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was close to everything we needed to do. Being close to the ferry was nice. The area was quiet and we felt safe.
Diane, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was an amazing place.
Eric, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay.
Kyle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great location when visiting the hospital
Naomi, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were warm welcoming and friendly 😊
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, convenient and lovely staff.
Nikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Budget-friendly accommodation. Would stay here again.
Geraldine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly. Good value for the price.
Tina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Was a good stay for the price amd would stay again.
Brandon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to stay
Malcolm, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stay every Christmas Eve. Very clean and convenient, as usual!
Jamie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent enough for 1 night stay, close to ferry.
Owen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean , easy to access
ABHINAV, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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Steve, 1-night trip