About Us

The Departure Bay Motel is a small family operated motel located 2 minutes from the Departure Bay ferry terminal and 5 minutes from the City Center.

Our motel features;

1 & 2 bedroom kitchenettes

some non-smoking rooms

combination baths

remote cable TV

complimentary coffee and ice

laundry facilities available

off-season and group rates

major credit cards accepted

small pets welcome

adjacent to restaurant and playground

freezer space for fish

Our motel is centrally located and close to many amenities. We are located within 5 minutes of;

BC Ferries Departure Bay terminal

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

Beban Park Recreation Center

Nanaimo Golf Course

shopping centers

harbourside walkway

City Center-Port Theatre