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 ฿4,136 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,136
฿4,797 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,117 reviews)
"Great stay as usual"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,150 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,150
฿4,814 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 restaurant and the helpful ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,487 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,487
฿2,885 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,494 reviews)
"Fine for a night's stay while traveling"
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿4,455 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,455
฿5,668 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,442 reviews)
"This is our second time staying at The Beach Club. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. We had a birthday dinner in the restaurant and the staff and food was great. The room was very clean and well stocked with towels and the kitchenette had real glasses.The beds were clean and comfortable. ..."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,029 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,029
฿4,674 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,367 reviews)
"Clean room."
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿4,703 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,703
฿5,408 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)
"The front desk person who greeted us was amazing - super friendly and helpful. She was also able to accommodate our early check-in, which we really appreciated. We had a great experience and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!"
Reviewed on 22 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.
