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
Rp3.190.794
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 Rp2.201.467 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.201.467
Rp2.553.703 total
6 Sept - 7 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! (1,709 reviews)
"Good stuff"
Reviewed on 6 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp4.711.397 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp4.711.397
Rp5.712.488 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,356 reviews)
"We found the physical hotel to be fine however the staff weren’t great…especially in the restaurant. I’m not sure if it’s a training issue or a lack of availability of better people, however they seemed to be somewhat disinterested. As “the best” hotel in the area, we would have expected the staff ..."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.983.881 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.983.881
Rp2.301.301 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,404 reviews)
"It's an old building but room was super clean and Cozy. Central location close to everywhere! We enjoyed our stay there!"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.344.819 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.344.819
Rp2.719.990 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 pool and the helpful staff ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is Rp2.672.479 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp2.672.479
Rp3.073.351 total
3 Sept - 4 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 Rp2.610.915 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.610.915
Rp3.002.554 total
6 Sept - 7 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 ...
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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.
