Departure Bay Motel
Motel in Nanaimo
1 queen bed
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this motel
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a picnic area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.
Along with laundry facilities, this motel has a picnic area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Map of Nanaimo
Available Rooms
Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette
2 Queen
Sleeps 4
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen
Sleeps 4
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
1.0
I got in late and was able to check in.
However I found my room was occupied by spiders. So if you are arachnophobic then this place may not be a good match. Floors were also not that clean so wear slippers around the room.
2.0
Nice little Motel. Very centrally located. Walking distance from the Ferry terminal.
The room was clean. The aircon was rather small and had to work overtime to keep things cool in mid summer heat.
Could never get the TV to work.
2.0
A good motel for an overnight stay. The room was what I expected for the price I paid. A little tired but clean and comfortable. I arrived late and there was lots of parking. One small issue was there was a smoker outside their room below me.
2.5
Weather stripping around the doors would be great.
2.5
Clean, comfortable, convenient and lovely staff.
2.5
Covenant to ferry terminal and restaurants
3.0
Property is okay. Mot the best of the best and priced for what you are getting.
1.0
Small and congested rooms. Otherwise its good.
4.0
Pretty good value
2.5
Well kept place and friendly staff. Beds and pillows were comfortable.
5.0
Clean and updated
5.0
The person at the lobby is super friendly.
3.0
No hair dryer and noisy air conditioning
4.0
Was a good stay for the price amd would stay again.
4.0
Playground next door and access to public transit right outside. Renovated floors and bathrooms made it feel very clean.
5.0
It was ok the
Thank you
5.0
The room was immaculate.
4.0
The woman working was very nice and helpful. For a motel and the price it was okay I guess
2.0
They charge the amount is not the one I got from Orbitz.
1.5
We just needed 4 walls and a bed before the ferry. Inexpensive and clean enough. Don't stay here longer than 1 night, 2 maximum. Excellent staff.
2.0
Wifi password was not provided by the staff and no phone inside the room. I went to the reception and the ofc was closed. No one was answering the call.
3.0
The tub drain was plugged so showering, you're standing in water
2.0
We got the last room of the motel. We were surprised at how small the room was. They had a lot of unnecessary pieces of furniture in it. But, we all had a great sleep on those queen beds.
4.0
All was good
5.0
Newly renovated staff was very friendly
4.0
Nice
4.0
Staff were very friendly and accommodating - would stay again.
A bit loud with the highway traffic on the lobby side of the hotel however, so would suggest requesting a room at the back of the building instead.
5.0
Newly renovated, clean, quiet, convenient location and good water pressure.
3.0
The bathroom was small & no counter space. It was outdated & crappy furniture.
5.0
Very nice stay.
3.0
Very noisy, chair dirty
2.0
Last minute booking, service was great as we could only check in at 1 a.m. The room was clean and very comfortable with modern fixtures. Only neg was the clients above us. We could hear them walking around & was quite loud even at 3 a.m. Every time we got woken up like what sounded “like an elephant” stomping in the room above us. Will recommend this motel for the price, service & cleanliness
4.0
Cheap and cheerful place to stay near the ferry terminal and handy to much of Nanaimo. It's between a couple of busy roads so you will hear some traffic noise.
The rooms are clean with comfortable beds. We were missing towels on arrival, quickly rectified with a call to the front desk. The window mounted AC unit was great to cool down after a very hot day.
We had paid extra for a kitchenette as we had food with us but were disappointed to find the freezer unusable as they were completely sealed with ice/frost. The "all in one" kitchen units are ancient and begging for an update.
4.0
Was a nice little motel close to ferry terminal with friendly staff
2.0
Was given a room up by the office and highway. Once inside, immediately noticed how loud the traffic was, and saw a small bloodstain on the top of the comforter. Immediately went back to the office to advise them, and was offered an upgrade to a room with king bed and kitchenette. Which had just been fixed from a water leak in the ceiling, and still had wet/stained ceiling tiles. But that room was quiet, and good enough for a night's rest before an early ferry the next day.
2.5
Our ferry was delayed resulting in us arriving in the wee hours of the morning. I was worried since check in closed at midnight. I called ahead and they offered to get up to let us in. Staff was very friendly and accommodating . It was such a relief to find affordable, safe , and comfortable accommodation so close to the ferry terminal! Wonderful hospitality!
5.0
Perfect place to stay
5.0
Good place overall (clean room and great service).
Also, very convenient location regarding transportation.
2.5
they were very accommodating. the room was clean and the bathroom was very clean .
4.0
Sufficient for purposes
FAQs
How much does this motel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?
The average price for a rental in Nanaimo is $165 per night. This rental is $43 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this motel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Departure Bay Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this motel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this motel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Departure Bay Motel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Departure Bay Motel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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