Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Activities
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
AU$253
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
AU$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$157 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$157
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 ...
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$204 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$204
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,787 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Great stay, our room 310 had a beautiful view. The man who checked us in could have been a little bit more polite, however the rest of the staff was very friendly. Great location. Easy access to everything. Great shopping just around the Corner."
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$230 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$230
1 Sept - 2 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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,102 reviews)
"NOT for a romantic getaway in July or August...It is a beautiful place but not very quiet in the summer months with kids running about and family barbecues etc...."
Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is AU$355 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$355
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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 ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$185 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
AU$185
8 Sept - 9 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 ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$184 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
AU$184
29 Sept - 30 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 breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (1,528 reviews)
"Fine"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 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.
Our guide on 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.
