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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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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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

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 $71
$82 total
includes taxes & fees
May 27 - May 28

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

Classic Queen Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Two Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Queen Studio Suite with Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Queen Studio Suite with Kitchenette

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Old City Quarter - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre - 13 min drive - 11.4 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
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Huong Lan Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 Central Nanaimo, a short 19-minute walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

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Reviews

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property offers pet-friendly accommodations with a welcoming attitude and a special purpose bed provided for pets. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place and staff
fizan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

As always the Motel was clean, quiet, and the staff was professional and knowledgeable.
Cylvia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room - fantastic front desk staff
Darcy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is nice rooms clean and renovated
Darby, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Polite staff, very helpful and friendly! Great location, walking distance to many options.
JADE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very nice and parking was nice
Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Convenient area for the ferry, room had large area bedroom and living room area , access to internet and tv bed comfortable
Teresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good amenties, helpful staff.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly receptionist, Close to ferry, Very clean room
JENEFER, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and bed, great staff. Had a late night flight in that got delayed, the recpetionist waited until 1:30 am to get me checked in.
Sanjeev, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and friendly staff
Carmina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff 👍 very good prices 👍 definitely rec staying there !
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Excellent value
Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parking was easy There is a kitchen, stove, pots, cutlery, fridge in the remodelled room that we stayed. Staff was very friendly, Paul was very helpful in giving us tips for what to see in the area.
Aileen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a very nice place to stay , clean and very good location , very nice stuff
LI, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing front desk staff. Very welcoming, friendly and efficient. Rooms are worn due to age but exceptionally clean.
Julia, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Beds were clean and comfortable, quick overnight place to rest our heads. There was a lot of night time activity in the adjacent rooms, but once I was asleep I didn’t hear anything. It was safe and convenient location very close to ferry. Price was great.
Heidi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great spot, great staff, and very clean!
Anthony, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

As a woman alone. Area does feel safe. I come here often. Staff is great. I like family run bussinesses. Parkng is right out front of the door.
Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great. Bed was very comfortable. Parking was very easy. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only downside was noise of traffic but no fault of the motel.
Natasha, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good price, room was clean, had all the necessities.
Felix, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Quick check in, clean room. The kitchenette is well equipped for longer stays. The mattress had a lot of give to it. You can definitely hear the people in the room above you. Overall it was a good stay, lots to do in the area.
Michelle, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, newly renovated, lots of amenities provided in the room. Highly recommend (:
Tatum, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was friendly and helpful. One wall in the bathroom was dirty. Something black was on the sheets. Bed was comfortable.
Corlis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean small room. Friendly and very helpful staff
David, 1-night trip