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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, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area | LCD TV
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 | 1 bedroom, 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
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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
  • 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 - 0.6 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 22 min drive - 14.6 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

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

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 21.00 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 21.00 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Departure Bay Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 21.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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. 155 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 411 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Amenities
A good choice for a stopover near major transportation and a very good Greek restaurant next door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Virgil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stopped for a night, it was pretty good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but a simple cheap clean place to sleep and have a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic and dated but clean. Okay for a stay while traveling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy coming from the ferry in to Nanaimo. Not fancy, but definitely adequate for our 2-night stay. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Amenities
Excellent value. Super clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to lot of interesting places! Liked the price and the people working there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and affordable property. Staff are friendly and professional. Exactly what I hoped for when I booked this place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management was pretty good, everything else was well organized and people were friendly, respectful and really helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

I hate when I get 5 messages to rat and review. The place is fine, but Expedia needs to stop the spam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

It’s good, you get what you pay for though. Great for just a place to sleep for a few hours
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karamveer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

We enjoyed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service n place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Location was super convenient. And the rooms were nice enough.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Only good thing about this hotel was the location to the ferry. There is nothing around here. Room was old and and worn. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025