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 Rp2.348.227 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp2.348.227
Rp2.724.046 total
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,703 reviews)
"Extremely friendly staff, disappointed that there wasn’t a pool or hot tub. (I should have looked closer at the listing!)"
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp4.718.245 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp4.718.245
Rp5.720.792 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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.986.764 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.986.764
Rp2.304.645 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! (1,400 reviews)
"Very run down and need of some renovations. The room was not clean especially the windows and the bathroom."
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.706.085 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.706.085
Rp3.139.057 total
19 Aug - 20 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)
"Clean rooms"
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is Rp2.676.363 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.676.363
Rp3.077.817 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 Rp3.628.088 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp3.628.088
Rp4.172.300 total
27 Aug - 28 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! (822 reviews)
"Hotel is very clean, safe and accessible to every traveller’s needs. The breakfast was great and the staff was accommodating and keeps refill with fresh cooked food. Thanks for making our staying smoothly"
Reviewed on 4 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 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.
