Departure Bay Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Activities
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
NZ$284
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
NZ$284
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Nanaimo: Strait of Georgia Seaplane Tour with a stop at Sechelt
NZ$350
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$241 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$241
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (1,858 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with amazing staff!"
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Inn On Long Lake
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$253 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$253
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,120 reviews)
"Room clean and a good size. The view was great. Breakfast could have been better with more selection."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$151 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$151
27 Sept - 28 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,494 reviews)
"Amazing staff but the bedding felt stiff."
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026
THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is NZ$297 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$297
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$246 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$246
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,371 reviews)
"The location was perfect. Close to everything we needed. Staff are very friendly and the hotel is clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is NZ$283 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$283
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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 ...
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
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.
