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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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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 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 price is $86
includes taxes & fees
$74 per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 8 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 18 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 180 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

Hotel size

  • 22 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

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
  • Hardwood 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 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 does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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 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 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.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Bonita, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JEROME, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Jackie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rainer, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Rebecca, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Hotel with 8 Legged Roommates
I got in late and was able to check in. However I found my room was occupied by spiders. So if you are arachnophobic then this place may not be a good match. Floors were also not that clean so wear slippers around the room.
Jonathan, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Nice little Motel. Very centrally located. Walking distance from the Ferry terminal. The room was clean. The aircon was rather small and had to work overtime to keep things cool in mid summer heat. Could never get the TV to work.
Johannes, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

A good motel for an overnight stay. The room was what I expected for the price I paid. A little tired but clean and comfortable. I arrived late and there was lots of parking. One small issue was there was a smoker outside their room below me.
Teresa, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Yulia, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Charmaine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Weather stripping around the doors would be great.
Nikki, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

It was very quiet.
Irene, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Finlay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Budget-friendly accommodation. Would stay here again.
Geraldine, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Jagwinder, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Decent enough for 1 night stay, close to ferry.
Owen, 1-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

The ceiling has so much water damage it looks like itll fall any second. You can barely move in the room its so compact. They dont clean the rooms daily. You get the bare minimum for towels and toilet paper and the kitchenette lol..ok. Definitely will never stay again. Oh i also paid in full prior to arriving and they still wanted a damage deposit.
Bradley, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable, convenient and lovely staff.
Nikki, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rebecca, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Paper thin walls and ceiling, so noisy outside it felt like not door was open to the highway. May as well have slept in my car.
Jens, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Lorraine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable
Judith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Rebecca, 4-night trip
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