Departure Bay Motel
Departure Bay Motel allows 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of CA$20 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are welcome. For same day arrivals, please call 877‑411‑3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
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Room Types
- Classic Queen RoomClassic Queen Room
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 2 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Located on the ground floor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, phone, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Tile flooring in room
- Closed captioned TV
- Electric kettle
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Pet-friendly room
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- LED TV
- Toilet paper
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- Location - ground floor
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 48
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Separate sitting area
- LCD TV
- Cable TV service
- Classic Two Queen RoomClassic Two Queen Room
- 2 queen beds
- Up to 4 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Located on the ground floor
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - LCD television with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, phone, and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Closed-captioned TV
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking, pet friendlyRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Television
- Tile flooring in room
- Closed captioned TV
- Electric kettle
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Pet-friendly room
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 25+ Mbps
- Towels provided
- Premium TV channels
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- LED TV
- Toilet paper
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
- Location - ground floor
- Shower/tub combination
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 48
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Separate sitting area
- LCD TV
- Cable TV service
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Description
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. This motel offers designated smoking areas.
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Free WiFi
- Family Rooms
- Heating
- Free Parking
- Laundry Room
- Outdoor Grills
- Picnic Tables
Reviews
Guests praise Departure Bay Motel's excellent pet-friendliness and convenient ferry location, though some noted minor issues with bathroom ventilation and room odors. They found the motel welcoming with good service and cleanliness, making it a reliable option for pet owners needing overnight accommodation near the ferry.
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FAQs
What is the Departure Bay Motel pet policy?
Departure Bay Motel allows 2 pets of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of CA$20 per pet, per night. Both dogs and cats are welcome.
Are big dogs allowed at Departure Bay Motel?
Yes! Departure Bay Motel allows dogs of any size.
Are multiple pets allowed at Departure Bay Motel?
Yes! Departure Bay Motel allows 2 pets in each guest room.
Does Departure Bay Motel allow cats?
Yes! Departure Bay Motel welcomes cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Departure Bay Motel?
Check-in at Departure Bay Motel is 4pm – midnight. Check-out is before 11am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at Departure Bay Motel?
Yes! Departure Bay Motel provides free parking for guests.
Does Departure Bay Motel have a pool or hot tub?
No, Departure Bay Motel does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Nanaimo that have pools.
Does Departure Bay Motel offer a free breakfast?
No. Breakfast isn’t served at Departure Bay Motel, but we do have some information on dog-friendly restaurants in Nanaimo.






















































































