Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
฿5,905
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
฿5,905
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
฿6,845
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,212 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿3,212
฿3,725 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,468 reviews)
"Close walk to the water, clean rooms and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,139 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿4,139
฿4,802 total
8 Oct - 9 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 restaurant and the helpful ...
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,689 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿4,689
฿5,439 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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. ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿3,921 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
฿3,921
฿4,548 total
8 Oct - 9 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ฿7,044 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
฿7,044
฿8,648 total
6 Oct - 7 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! (1,419 reviews)
"Excellent stay - the most beautiful rooms ever with the most gorgeous views! Perfect location. I had a great time there. The staff were quite friendly & gave a happy vibe."
Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿4,995 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,995
฿5,744 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 ...
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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.
