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: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,846
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,906
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿9,451 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿9,451
฿11,419 total
31 Jul - 1 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! (1,319 reviews)
"Everything was really good but sleep was an issue. The air conditioner made a lot of noise which kept my family up at night."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,545 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,545
฿5,272 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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. ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is ฿6,548 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿6,548
฿7,530 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (772 reviews)
"I’d I hadn’t seen it online might not have stopped and stayed. The curb appeal is lacking but then you enter the main doors and it’s fantastic! Staff are helpful and friendly. Rooms are great. Clean, quiet and beds super comfortable. Daily complementary breakfast is wonderful. They keep the breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,803 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,803
฿5,572 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,671 reviews)
"Very helpful staff! The atmosphere clearly made everyone in a good mood, so many happy people. I could go on and on about the view, truly stunning!"
Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,468 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿3,468
฿4,023 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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 ...
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿10,256 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿10,256
฿11,794 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara and Parksville ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"We had a lower suite ocean view. The view was good but of course, a higher unit would have a better view. I was very impressed with the decor. It was newly renovated and it showed. I loved the little touches from complimentary coffee in refillable jars, high end quality unisex refillable bath products, ..."
Reviewed on 16 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.
