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
Rp3.725.430
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Rp3.141.535
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Rp3.141.535
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
Rp7.853.838
per traveller
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
Rp3.190.794
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp5.065.291 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp5.065.291
Rp6.119.952 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (1,343 reviews)
"Clean, spacious room. Great location."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.553.799 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.553.799
Rp2.962.407 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,708 reviews)
"Everything is great. Place,clean AC room,friendly and helpful stuff. I wish breakfast is included tho. Thank you."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.628.779 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp3.628.779
Rp4.173.096 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (805 reviews)
"Great and clean"
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.115.346 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
Rp2.115.346
Rp2.453.801 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,394 reviews)
"Location to Harbour. Breakfast included. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is Rp2.723.026 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
Rp2.723.026
Rp3.131.480 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
"Kids loved the pool!"
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp3.087.148 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp3.087.148
Rp3.581.143 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,090 reviews)
"Great location. Pet friendly rooms were awesome. Good prices for rooms for what you pay. Breakfast was not that good. Cold hard boiled eggs and limited food."
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026
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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 Vancouver Island Military 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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
