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 Rp2.348.227 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! (1,706 reviews)
"Nice place. Helpful staff. Traffic noise at night but otherwise it was good."

Reviewed on 5 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 Rp4.718.245 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,355 reviews)
"Check in was smooth and quick. We were provided with all the information we required. We enjoyed our rate, even though it was brief."

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! (1,401 reviews)
"This hotel is conveniently located close to the ferry terminal in Nanaimo and the highway north and west. There is free parking and an elevator to the third floor (only). The room is reasonably clean however the carpeting throughout our room and the common areas is old and in need of replacement. ..."

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
The price is Rp2.348.227 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp2.348.227
Rp2.723.944 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,312 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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 ...
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 Rp3.105.120 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp3.105.120
Rp3.570.888 total
1 Sept - 2 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! (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

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