Hotels in Departure Bay, Nanaimo

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Where to stay in Departure Bay?

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Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel

Departure Bay Motel
2.0 star property
1.7 km from Departure Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (516)
Departure Bay Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Nanaimo?

Our prices for hotels in Nanaimo are cheapest in December
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December
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High 5°C / low 1°C. Rainy most days.
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December, Low crowds, average high temperature 5 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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February, Low crowds, average high temperature 5 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 1 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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October, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 13 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 8 degrees Celsius. Sunny most days.
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November, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 8 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 4 degrees Celsius. Rainy most days.
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Top landmarks in Departure Bay

Departure Bay Beach

4.3/5 (139 reviews)
If being by the water is a major draw, Departure Bay Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.1 mi (5 km) from central Nanaimo.
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Beach Estates Park

Beach Estates Park is worth a pic or two when discovering Departure Bay. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here?
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Check out reviews of Departure Bay hotels guests love

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

Sea Edge Beachside Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"The checkin experience was easy and Jufer was so friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean and the location can’t be beat!"
Janis 4-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Sea Edge Beachside Hotel
Find out more about Departure Bay

What's Departure Bay like?

If you're looking for the perfect area to explore, look no further than Departure Bay. Nature lovers can visit Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. There's plenty more to see, including Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

How to get to Departure Bay

Flying to:

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), 3 mi (4.8 km) from Departure Bay
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD), 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Departure Bay
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional), 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Departure Bay

Things to see and do in and around Departure Bay

What to see in Departure Bay

  • Departure Bay Beach
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

Things to do near Departure Bay:

  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
  • Nanaimo Museum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
  • Casino Nanaimo (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
  • Woodgrove Shopping Centre (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
  • Brechin Lanes (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)

When is the best time to visit Nanaimo?

  • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 16°C)
  • Coldest months: December, February, January, March (average 4°C)
  • Rainiest months: November, January, December, October (average 226 mm of rainfall)

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