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$252
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is AU$463 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$463
20 July - 21 July
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! (1,294 reviews)
"Très belle place et personnels accueillant."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is AU$294 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$294
12 July - 13 July
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! (746 reviews)
"Staffs are nice. Air conditioning is on and off. Lucky that it’s not too hot at our visit. Overall recommend"
Reviewed on 3 July 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$204 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$204
5 July - 6 July
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! (1,542 reviews)
"Rooms were clean comfy. Staff was so polite and helpful.parking was spacious and easy accessible. Breakfast was delicious and lots of options were available. Thank you"
Reviewed on 1 July 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$171 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$171
19 July - 20 July
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,337 reviews)
"Il y a une buanderie sur place, parfait pour un lavage mi-voyage"
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AU$234 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$234
19 July - 20 July
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! (1,656 reviews)
"Clean spacious room with excellent view of the harbour. Friendly staff."
Reviewed on 4 July 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is AU$433 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$433
12 July - 13 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The location was quiet. The room was clean and well kept."
Reviewed on 1 July 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
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.
