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
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,842
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,706 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,706
฿4,299 total
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,878 reviews)
"Staffs are an amazing!! Friendly and professional service !!"
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿3,569 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,569
฿4,647 total
2 Nov - 3 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 ...
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿6,108 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿6,108
฿7,025 total
11 Oct - 12 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! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a lovely room with a fireplace overlooking the ocean. The bed was very comfortable and we found the path to the beach very accessible despite our age. We thought our accommodation was fair Value and when we return to Parksville area again in the next year or two we will certainly reserve at ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,590 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿3,590
฿4,165 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 ฿3,210 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,210
฿3,691 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (944 reviews)
"Great installations and friendly staff"
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,478 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿2,478
฿2,875 total
18 Oct - 19 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! (1,511 reviews)
"They have a elevator that only goes to the 3 rd floor they booked us on the 2 nd and we had to carry our luggage up 2 staircases."
Reviewed on 8 Oct 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
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.
