Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
£133
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is £97 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
£97
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (1,879 reviews)
"Loved it. Fantastic property and close to everything we wanted. Enjoyed using the 24 hour fitness center. Would absolutely stay again 😊"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is £116 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
£116
6 Nov - 7 Nov
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! (1,450 reviews)
"We had daily service which since Covid is very unusual but makes customers very happy. When paying higher rates having someone else make my bed daily is very much appreciated"
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is £158 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
£158
8 Oct - 9 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"We had a lovely room with a fireplace overlooking the ocean. The bed was very comfortable and we found the path to the beach very accessible despite our age. We thought our accommodation was fair Value and when we return to Parksville area again in the next year or two we will certainly reserve at ..."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is £94 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
£94
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £83 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
£83
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is £65 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
£65
12 Oct - 13 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 helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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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.
