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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 294
AED 341 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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Laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Departure Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 19 min drive - 18.9 km

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

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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 20.00 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 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20.00 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 20.00 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. 130 out of 347 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 347 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 347 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 347 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 347 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and parks and ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located, good value for a moderate budget. We missed the chairs inside the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hostess was super helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gurnoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is convenient. Staff is very friendly. Price is right
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The motel was clean and comfortable, but a lot smaller than pictured on the website- very crowded for four people.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very surprised at the room we received with a kitchenette for the price we paid. The front deck employee was very nice and helpful. This property is so close to the ferry too. Highly recommended it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Check in was great. Reception was awesome and incredibly helpful♥️👍 The dogs settled in on their pillows in 5 minutes!! They apparently felt at home too!!! Thanks so much from all of us!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, wonderful cozy room, amazingly convenient for the departure bay ferry and the highway noise wasn’t bad at all. The walls are a bit thin so if you have a noisy neighbour it might be tough but I will be coming here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suresh Babu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Feedback Rooms provided a pleasant stay. The accommodations were decent, and I was particularly impressed by the friendly and cooperative staff. I would absolutely choose to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was nice 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean quiet pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff offered not only to show the room but carry a bag as well . I love excellent customer service and they hit it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very nice and accommodating. We were shorted on the towels in the bathroom had to go and ask for more towels
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is old but our room was clean and neat. The young woman on the desk came and fixed the remote for tv and was so polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant lady at checkin counter
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, easy to get to after departing the ferry and convenient. The price was right for an over night stay to move onto our next destination
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We only stayed here to sleep before an early morning ferry. Totally adequate for that purpose. Room had everything we needed. Lots of parking. Noisy due to location, ear plugs would be a good idea. Very friendly front office staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

It was close to everything we needed to do. Being close to the ferry was nice. The area was quiet and we felt safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were warm welcoming and friendly 😊
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024