Departure Bay Travel Guide

Nanaimo

A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.
A calm sea with a large cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by forested islands.

Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions

Things to do


Top hotels in Departure Bay

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
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

Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
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

THE Beach Club Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
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! (1,404 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

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.344.819 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp2.344.819
Rp2.719.990 total
27 Aug - 28 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 ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 out of 5
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 ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
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 ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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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.



Departure Bay Travel Guide