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Departure Bay Motel

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

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Enjoy casual dining or work in this cozy space with a coffee machine, refrigerator, and comfortable seating.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa, coffee table, and flat-screen TV, offering a view of the surrounding buildings.
Stroll through the hotel's corridor, offering a glimpse of the street outside.
Efficient kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and dishwasher.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this stylish room with a large window offering a view of the street outside, a neatly made bed, and a bedside table with a lamp.
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

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a comfortable nightstand, and a convenient bathroom just steps away.

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Two single beds with white linens and dark headboards, a nightstand with a lamp, and butterfly-themed artwork adorn this cozy retreat.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Relax in a stylish room with a comfortable bed, dark headboard, and large window.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, comfortable seating area, and a window offering a view of the surrounding area.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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 just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers 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 available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite 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
  • Stair-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/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of CAD 200 will be collected before check-in

Pets

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

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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 to 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 21.00 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 check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite 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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Bed
Ferry
Location
Bathroom
Air conditioning
Microwave
Refrigerator
Highways

Reviews

8/10 Good

Overall a good stay
Brooklyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

A good choice for a stopover near major transportation and a very good Greek restaurant next door.
Ken, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

second time to stay there, last time was upgraded to larger room so a little suprised how small this room was but over all very clean, set up nicley for a 4 night stay, great staff, will stay again next trip to see my daughters
xiaoming, 4-night trip

6/10 Okay

It’s a nice cute little motel my little family and I was comfortable for the one night we stayed.
Kachina, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

It was quiet and easy parking
Virgil, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Stopped for a night, it was pretty good!
Alexandra, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Spacious clean great service
Declan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

They were very accomodating when our ferry was delayed.
Carla, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nothing fancy, but a simple cheap clean place to sleep and have a shower.
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Basic and dated but clean. Okay for a stay while traveling.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very handy coming from the ferry in to Nanaimo. Not fancy, but definitely adequate for our 2-night stay. Bed very comfortable.
Greg, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I liked the bed
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Beds were comfy
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent value. Super clean and friendly.
Ron, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and close to lot of interesting places! Liked the price and the people working there!
Elianne, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

It’s a great location for us when travelling down island. We have stayed numerous times. The room this time was in a little rough shape. It’s nice to have 2 chairs in room so you dont have to lay on bed to watch tv or eat. I just took one of the outside chairs into room.
Janet, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean and affordable property. Staff are friendly and professional. Exactly what I hoped for when I booked this place
Nicola, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good for the price. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Yuliya, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Management was pretty good, everything else was well organized and people were friendly, respectful and really helpful.
Aman, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

2/10 Terrible

I hate when I get 5 messages to rat and review. The place is fine, but Expedia needs to stop the spam.
Jeremy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

It’s good, you get what you pay for though. Great for just a place to sleep for a few hours
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice
Karamveer, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

This was a nice room fairly small room, enough for one person, but I just spent one night. Would’ve been nice to have an air conditioning unit however I did use the fan and that was good enough
Trevor, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Older property but very clean and great staff
Warren, 1-night trip