Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,902
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,902
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿4,610 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,610
฿5,856 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (1,469 reviews)
"Check-out was flawless. Front desk was really polite and informative. He had a very calm and professional manner. The room was very clean and smelled good. The"
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,786 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,786
฿4,391 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,901 reviews)
"In a not so nice city, the hotel was a breath of fresh air. The staff were all lovely and helpful. The hotel was clean and safe. We had a lovely stay!"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,667 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,667
฿4,254 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is ฿3,279 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
฿3,279
฿3,771 total
31 Oct - 1 Nov
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 ...
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿6,240 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
฿6,240
฿7,176 total
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"A beautiful property to stay in. The Jedediah suite was just enough space for us and the wall bed delighted my daughter."
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,526 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿2,526
฿2,930 total
26 Oct - 27 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! (1,530 reviews)
"A bit dated and felt quite uncomfortable"
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Departure Bay
Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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.
