Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
Rp3.698.769
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Rp3.207.795
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Rp3.207.795
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
Rp7.976.985
per traveller
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Rp3.190.794
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Rp3.190.794
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.260.844 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.260.844
Rp2.622.579 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,754 reviews)
"We didn’t properly ‘empty’ the safe and left our passports which I didn’t realize for 2 days. Sofia and Jayne were extremely helpful in retrieving them and organizing a courier service to get them to us at our next destination. Above and beyond helpful."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.825.348 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.825.348
Rp4.696.290 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,386 reviews)
"Nice staff, good onsite restaurant and free underground parking. The hotel is located right next to the community boardwalk, you can see the most amazing sunset here. Hours of fun during low tides, and there are plenty of wild bunnies in this area, they are adorable!"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.430.085 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.430.085
Rp2.818.899 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.744.080 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.744.080
Rp2.023.133 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.835.099 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.835.099
Rp3.260.396 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp2.635.369 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.635.369
Rp3.030.675 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (860 reviews)
"The toilette seat was very cheap and not stay on place it would be great to review that particular concern because it is an essential need daily other than that everything was very great 👍"
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Departure Bay
Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Central Nanaimo
Though Central Nanaimo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.
