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 ฿4,568 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿4,568
฿5,299 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. ...
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,174 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,174
฿4,842 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 ...
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿4,482 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,482
฿5,702 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! (1,427 reviews)
"Our suite was perfect & the only complaint was the lack of slippers with the robes. The Spa was superb, we did not us the pool. The restaurant was nice, the staff were great but we were a bit disappointed with our dinners. The food was OK but didn't have the pizazz expected from the quality of the ..."
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,217 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,217
฿3,731 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,464 reviews)
"Room clean and comfortable for a night stay Property needs some maintenance Staff very friendly and helpful Breakfast good a good start to the day"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,793 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,793
฿4,400 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 pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,368 reviews)
"All of the above"
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿5,002 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿5,002
฿5,753 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! (1,349 reviews)
"Excellent stay! Very clean room and amazing customer service!"
Reviewed on 13 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.
