Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,555
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,555
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,850
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,568 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,568
฿5,299 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,105 reviews)
"Nice view. Floors could do with a good wash. Cut the grass. Breakfast was a disappointment considering the price of the room."
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,908 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,908
฿4,533 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (1,822 reviews)
"Great location. Helpful and enthusiastic staff, the reception and bar/restaurant staff are great and knowledgeable of the area. Not a lot of nice or higher end hotels in Nanaimo to be honest and this is one of the most expensive, if not the most. Can’t say it’s worth the money on the whole. Paid ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿4,482 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,482
฿5,702 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ฿3,217 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,217
฿3,731 total
20 Sept - 21 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,458 reviews)
"Clean decent sized room. Perfect for a stay prior to catching the ferry. Breakfast was mainly muffins and fruit, but it was free."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,793 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,793
฿4,400 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,364 reviews)
"Was able to check in early (mind you, I was there on a Wednesday). My room was clean, temperature was great, and so was my view. The frond desk agent was very polite. Restaurant staff were also polite, food was good. Casino is a 2 minute walk from the hotel which is a plus. Plenty of food options ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿5,002 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,002
฿5,753 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,346 reviews)
"Clean quiet room with comfortable bed. Good for overnight stay"
Reviewed on 13 Sept 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
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.
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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
