Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
£156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
£133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is £240 per night from 22 Jul to 23 Jul
£240
22 Jul - 23 Jul
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! (1,305 reviews)
"We had a great stay! Everything was very clean and well organized, and they even provided some useful items for us to use. The ocean view was amazing and truly memorable. We’re already planning to come back again next year!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is £113 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£113
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (1,548 reviews)
"They are undergoing renovations right now so the physical space is a bit messy but the room was great, staff were excellent, professional and helpful. Very convenient right off the Hwy 1 but the room was quiet Breakfast was predictable but completely adequate. For the price it's a good bargain"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is £153 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£153
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (753 reviews)
"Very good stay. Standard complimentary breakfast, but it was good. And we liked the location - just a short drive from everywhere we wanted to go."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is £89 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
£89
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,345 reviews)
"Very dated facility !!!!! I need of updating ( a lot of updating) Noisy as the facility is located on a main road to hospital with ambulance sirens constant."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is £122 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£122
19 Jul - 20 Jul
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! (1,668 reviews)
"Older property, but maintained well. Location was excellent, right by the waterfront and a quick walk to many restaurants. Rooms were decently sized and clean."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is £214 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£214
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, the cabin had a great bath tub. The cabin had everything we needed. Can't wait to go back there again. Clean room. Delicious food and beverages. The staff is very kind."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 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
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.
