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Departure Bay Motel

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Departure Bay Motel, 2011 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC -(888) 608-6346
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3.65
HOTEL RATING: 
GOOD
3.65 out of 5 (758 Ratings)
1.7 miles Frank Crane Arena
v4 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Featuring free WiFi, Departure Bay Motel is located in Nanaimo, 1.2 mi from Nanaimo Bastion. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms are equipped with a TV with cable channels. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath. A microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker are available in all rooms. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Newcastle Island Marine Park is 1.3 mi from Departure Bay Motel, while Nanaimo Museum is 2.1 mi away. The nearest airport is Nanaimo Airport, 11 mi from the property.

Check-in time: 16:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Pets Allowed
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` BBQ facilities
` Heating
` Fax/photocopying
` Private check-in/check-out
` On-site parking
` vending machine
` Accessible parking
` Designated Smoking Area
` Family Rooms
` Free Wi-Fi
` Picnic Area
` Daily Housekeeping
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Outdoor furniture
` Key access
` Smoke alarms
` Fire extinguishers
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Process in place to check health of guests
` First aid kit available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Free face masks
` Audible alarm
` CCTV security in common areas
` Daily disinfection
` Laundry services
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines
` Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
` Pets allowed (charges may apply)

Departure Bay Motel Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Good (3.65 out of 5)

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4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Samantha Wed, 13 August 2025

Very good

Liked: Staff were very kind and welcoming. Room was neat and pleasant. Very close to the ferry terminal.

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Anonymous Thu, 7 August 2025

Good but needs updating. Parking...

Liked: The price
Disliked: The beds pillows way to soft. TV way to small. Could use a paint job and bathroom. Redone new sink re grouped. No luggage rack and very old style door locks

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Mandy-rae Thu, 7 August 2025

Not what is advertised-don’t stay...

Liked: The staff was very friendly
Disliked: The room was advertised as being two double beds but was actually one double bed and one pull out couch. It is a VERY old motel and photos don’t show just how old it is. Very noisy as it’s old and right on a busy road. While rooms are non smoking the room stank of smoke and there were dirty ashtrays on a table right outside our window. I felt duped. I would not stay here again

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Bart Sun, 3 August 2025

Good

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Yaromenko Sat, 2 August 2025

Good

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Alderson Tue, 29 July 2025

Comfortable stay near the ferry

Liked: Clean, comfortable and close to the ferry.
Disliked: Small but met our needs for a one night stay.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Shannon Tue, 29 July 2025

Poor

2.5

Fair - 2.5 out of 5

Geoff Sat, 26 July 2025

Cheap, basic but close the...

Liked: Convenient location for the ferry.
Disliked: The receptionist wasn't the most welcoming. Not sure why she wanted to record my credit card details. The room was nothing like the photos. Not even a bed side lamp or power socket to charge the phones within easy reach. The beds were comfortable and that was about it. I guess it was cheap and basic.

1.5

Poor - 1.5 out of 5

Peter Sat, 26 July 2025

Personnel very polite and nice.

Liked: Location, close to the Ferry.Very nice personnel.
Disliked: Room super small, no chair to sit.Very noisy air conditioning.Super small bathroom.Very pricey for what the room offer.

3.5

Good - 3.5 out of 5

Brenda Thu, 24 July 2025

Good

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Departure Bay Motel 2011 Estevan Road, Nanaimo, BC