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
Rp3.718.475
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
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.227.513 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.227.513
Rp2.583.915 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! (1,765 reviews)
"Great view! Comfortable beds. Spacious room."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.807.554 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.807.554
Rp4.674.444 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! (1,387 reviews)
"Right on the beach. Short walk on the boardwalk to the community park where there is a playground if you have kids. Beautiful view of the ocean. Our suite was more like an apartment, it had everything we could need."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.476.646 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.476.646
Rp2.872.910 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,356 reviews)
"our stay was lovely. Staff was great and hotel was very well appointed"
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is Rp2.821.910 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.821.910
Rp3.245.196 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,344 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.738.233 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.738.233
Rp2.016.350 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 ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp2.623.110 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
Rp2.623.110
Rp3.016.575 total
21 Sept - 22 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (864 reviews)
"The staff in the breakfast area were awesome, always helpful, the counters were always clean. The quality of the food was good I have no complaints, Overall this hotel is more than adequate i totally recommend it for your stay in Parksvile."
Reviewed on 22 Aug 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 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.
