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 Rp2.350.316 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.350.316
Rp2.726.366 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,749 reviews)
"Loudest air conditioner and the worst pillows. The hotel staff was really nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.805.539 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.805.539
Rp4.671.972 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! (1,382 reviews)
"Awesome stay. No notes."
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp2.417.501 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.417.501
Rp2.804.301 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 ...

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.731.947 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp1.731.947
Rp2.009.058 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,432 reviews)
"could use an overall update/renovation coffe was good...breakfast was lackung"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is Rp2.815.376 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
Rp2.815.376
Rp3.237.714 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,338 reviews)
"Convenient location"
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp2.628.069 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
Rp2.628.069
Rp3.022.279 total
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (856 reviews)
"Wonderful and clean. Loved it very much"
Reviewed on 19 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.
