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
Fully refundable
The price is £253 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£253
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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! (1,317 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay, clean room and facility, helpful staff, boardwalk right at hotel and along the ocean, beautiful views and a great walk, overall great experience"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is £121 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£121
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,558 reviews)
"Subject: Disappointing Stay – Room Quality and Pricing Issues I recently stayed at your property, and unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations—especially given the price tag of $360 after taxes. Upon entering the room, I was immediately hit by an overpowering scent from a air freshener ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is £192 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£192
27 Jul - 28 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! (766 reviews)
"Room was clean, breakfast was decent, and there is a pool available I didn’t use but was nice to know it was there. Quiet place but some traffic noise every now and then."
Reviewed on 12 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! (1,680 reviews)
"All together surprisingly nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is £89 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£89
19 Jul - 20 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! (1,362 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
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! (1,011 reviews)
"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful one-night stay at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. Everything exceeded my expectations and gave me a true sense of peace and relaxation. The resort has a beautiful beachfront and the surrounding grounds are absolutely ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 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.
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.
