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 ฿4,159 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,159
฿4,825 total
18 Oct - 19 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,117 reviews)
"Great stay as usual"
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,174 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,174
฿4,841 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 ฿4,481 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿4,481
฿5,701 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! (1,439 reviews)
"Good place to stay with a young family."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿2,835 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,835
฿3,288 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,490 reviews)
"Would recommend. Its close to beach so you can walk. We were in the back and they have little tables outside room so you can just sit and relax. They also had table on the side of building so you can sit and relax by the fire pits."
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ฿4,052 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿4,052
฿4,700 total
11 Oct - 12 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 pool and the helpful staff ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is ฿4,730 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,730
฿5,439 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! (1,354 reviews)
"Rooms are a bit small. Clean and friendly staff. Will be back when in that area. Beats staying in Nanaimo."
Reviewed on 20 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.
