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Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room sleeps 4 guests
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette
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2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Laundry facilities

With a stay at Departure Bay Motel, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Beach Estates Park. This motel is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

Make yourself at home in one of the 22 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Departure Bay Motel features a vending machine, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Departure Bay Motel has designated areas for smoking.

  • Picnic area
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Coin laundry on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Uncovered parking
  • Total number of rooms - 22
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Hindi
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Chinese (Cantonese)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Departure Bay Motel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • LCD TV
  • TV size: 48
  • LED TV
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Nearby Things to Do

  • Casino nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 19

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Cashless transactions are available

Contactless check-out is available

Mobile key entry is not available

Staffed front desk

Contactless check-in is available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Debit cards

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.

Hotel Names

  • Departure Bay Motel Motel
  • Departure Bay Motel Nanaimo
  • Departure Bay Motel Motel Nanaimo

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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