Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Activities
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$307
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
NZ$355
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$307
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals
Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$259 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$259
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (1,721 reviews)
"The beds were uncomfortable and pillows small."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$543 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$543
30 Aug - 31 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! (1,365 reviews)
"Nice place"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$259 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$259
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Didn’t like that they don’t have breakfast included for the price you pay to stay there."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is NZ$307 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$307
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$205 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$205
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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 ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is NZ$286 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$286
7 Sept - 8 Sept
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! (833 reviews)
"The room was spacious, with lots of lights and lamps, a fridge, a microwave, and a Keurig coffeemaker. The bed was comfortable, the shower was good and the AC was efficient. Good included breakfast with lots of choices. Excellent location, friendly staff. Would stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 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 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.
