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Departure Bay Motel

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

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Reception
Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area | LCD TV
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, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Departure Bay Motel is minutes from the ferry terminal, offering practical amenities for a comfortable stay. Guests appreciate the laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and complimentary self parking. Visitors highlight the helpful staff and on-site vending machine.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
  • ‪Amoré Bistro - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive

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

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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Reviews

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 456 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great staff, and very clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family owned business, great staff, affordable rooms, good area for commuting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, very clean , bed was really comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Walking distance to grocery store and the BC Ferries terminal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brooklyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Helpful, polite and accommodating. I would highly recommend for an affordable motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has an outdoor spin ice-seating area and barbecue
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

xiaoming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights 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

Virgil

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

6/10 Okay

Kachina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice cute little motel my little family and I was comfortable for the one night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. We needed a place to stay at short notice due to an airline strike and thankfully they had space to accommodate. . I hace atayed here in yesrs oast and it has akeays been a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

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

6/10 Okay

Marion

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nothing unique about this place. No housekeeping provided unless you call & request it. Okay for a one night stay but not for 4
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the motel is older, it was clean and comfortable. Parking is difficult for a bigger unit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Liked: Staff & service
Fine for a quick overnight. Good bed, big room. Kinda noisy and not in the best shape (water stains on roof, some grime in shower). Appreciated that they accept pets for a fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSELIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and the guy was super nice. Old school key style which was fun. Rooms are clean. The living area a little outdated but the bathrooms were really nice. Like really nice. Bed was comfy. Location was perfect for us. Super happy we stayed. They also have free mini golf no on-site but that was cool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were very accomodating when our ferry was delayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel is older but very clean and comfortable. It would be nice to have air conditioning though. Parking is also a challenge for the larger vehicles.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

6/10 Okay

Kelly

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

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