Departure Bay Motel

Property class: 2
City-center motel within easy reach of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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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.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities
$63
The current price is $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Classic Queen Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(59 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden headboard, and a view of the bathroom through an open door.

One-Bedroom Queen Suite with Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and butterfly wall art.

Classic Two Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with a view of parked cars.

Queen Studio Suite with Kitchenette

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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2011 Estevan Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3Y9

What's nearby

  • Beach Estates Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stones Marina - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowen Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nanaimo Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 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

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Danpung Momiji - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drip Coffee | Social - ‬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

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: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Departure Bay Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Air conditioning
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Ferry terminal
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Microwave

Reviews

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6/10 Good

Staff was friendly. Our stay was ok.
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8/10 Very good

Nice for a quick stay, my room was away from the highway so nice and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean staff were great to talk to. Great location and I will return
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was simple, front staff was good
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff, great little motel.
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6/10 Good

There were no kitchen utensils. The beds and floors were clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff.. nice rooms👍. Will stay again!!
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6/10 Good

Great location for catching the ferry in the morning
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Helpful staff, Coffee in lobby. Good location
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8/10 Very good

Great location, helpful staff, competitive price
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room very nice staff all around a great experience
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10/10 Exceptional

I traveled with a pet and it was very convenient.
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8/10 Very good

The staff has been very welcoming both times that I've stayed. The beds and rooms were comfortable and clean. Great location when coming off or going on the ferry, but also some traffic noise because of the location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the in-house, secure laundry area. The Staff was amazing and helpful with any of my questions. I would definitely stay here again !
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10/10 Exceptional

Front desk staff was very polite and welcoming, clean , grocery and food places near by . Definitely recommend for the stay and price was great as well.
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6/10 Good

Unusual mix of current updates and very dated property. Clean enough. Good selection of items in kitchenette.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room is nice and clean, with a kitchenette. What’s even better is that it’s only a 4-minute drive from the ferry terminal.
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8/10 Very good

It is typical 3 star property, our rooms have kitchenette. The staff are 5 star, attentive and accommodating to please the guest. Special thanks to Chrissy. The place meets our needs as a group, so surprised that they are affiliated with Paradise Mini Golf Club that our group of 11 enjoyed complementary games too. It was a great visit in Nanaimo, husbands played golf while wives enjoyed shopping and strolling the nearby beaches.
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were spotless, staff were very cordial.
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is old. But the staff has done a great job at keeping it clean and refurbishing it, as well as laying a little conveniences like chairs right outside of your room.- love the place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place and staff
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8/10 Very good

Everything was above par and very relaxing
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6/10 Good

Hard to find lobby at nighttime. Liked the location close to the ferry.
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8/10 Very good

Lovely stay at this mid-century motel. I love places like this, there is no muss and no fuss. Everything worked as it should. The motel is a little aged, but that added to the charm. It is fairly well kept up, and the check-in was fast and friendly. I would stay here again.