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Featuring free WiFi, Departure Bay Motel is situated in Nanaimo, 1.9 km 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 2.1 km from Departure Bay Motel, while Nanaimo Museum is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Nanaimo Airport, 17 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.0
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Nanaimo
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Property surroundings

Facilities of Departure Bay Motel

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Departure Bay Motel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 58. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Departure Bay Motel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Departure Bay Motel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of CAD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Departure Bay Motel

  • Departure Bay Motel is 2.1 miles from the centre of Nanaimo. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Departure Bay Motel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Departure Bay Motel include:

    • Twin
    • Suite
    • Double

  • The prices at Departure Bay Motel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Yes, Departure Bay Motel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Departure Bay Motel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):