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

Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,136 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
฿4,136
฿4,798 total
29 Sept - 30 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 ...

Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,526 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,526
฿5,250 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! (1,122 reviews)
"I like everything"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,479 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿2,479
฿2,875 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,506 reviews)
"Perfect for a single night! Coffee at continental breakfast was fantastic!"
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,016 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,016
฿4,658 total
4 Oct - 5 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 pool and the helpful staff ...

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿4,912 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,912
฿5,648 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! (1,358 reviews)
"Staff is very helpful"
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is ฿3,211 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,211
฿3,692 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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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.
