Departure Bay
Nanaimo
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
RM729
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
RM729
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Top hotels in Departure Bay
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is RM1,081 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
RM1,081
RM1,309 total
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,301 reviews)
"Good"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is RM723 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM723
RM831 total
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! (752 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
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is RM542 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM542
RM629 total
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! (1,547 reviews)
"Good place and clean!"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is RM416 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM416
RM482 total
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! (1,342 reviews)
"We had 2 nights there and honestly it is not worth paying $180 for various reasons. When we arrived we were informed that breakfast will have boiled eggs and muffins calling it (cold breakfast) it is always better to list specifically (cold breakfast) instead of listing (breakfast included) having ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is RM571 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
RM571
RM663 total
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! (1,666 reviews)
"Fantastic location, great staff, amazing view...been coming here for several years and will be back next year too"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is RM1,203 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
RM1,203
RM1,383 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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! (1,003 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
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.
