Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,906
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,906
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,846
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿9,444 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿9,444
฿11,411 total
17 Aug - 18 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! (1,344 reviews)
"Staff friendly throughout, some more experienced. Shame restaurant and room service closes at 9pm which seems early for such a hotel. One bed suite very spacious with kitchen as well as washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Bed and pillows comfortable. WiFi reliable and included in cost. ..."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,800 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,800
฿5,568 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 restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,701 reviews)
"Everythig was perfect."
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is ฿6,766 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
฿6,766
฿7,781 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (801 reviews)
"Friendly helpful staff. Clean facilities. Excellent breakfast"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,944 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿3,944
฿4,575 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,382 reviews)
"The place is showing its age. Room was clean. Breakfast was pitiful. Boiled eggs and muffins. Yougurt and fruit."
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,475 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,475
฿5,191 total
23 Aug - 24 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,558 reviews)
"Perfect for a family stay Family rooms are perfect"
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿5,787 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿5,787
฿6,713 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
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! (1,085 reviews)
"A beautiful inn to relax and spend a few days. Definitely recommend a kitchenette suite (stocked with plates, bowls, cutlery, washing materials) and you can use their bbq, eat overlooking the lake!"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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.
