Departure Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
A calm lake with a dock, surrounded by dense forest and mountains in the background.
A calm sea with a large cruise ship in the distance, surrounded by forested islands.

Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Departure Bay Hotel Deals

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is NZ$310 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$310
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,480 reviews)
"Have been staying at the Beachclub for years. It continues to be our go too get-a-way place every year. It meats all expectations for a great vacation."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$247 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
NZ$247
7 Dec - 8 Dec
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 ...
Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$225 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$225
22 Nov - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,376 reviews)
"What I expected"

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort

3.5 out of 5
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is NZ$376 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$376
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Nice location. Very helpful staff. They renovated the entire resort (and is still currently being renovated) so the amenities have been upgraded. The washrooms have heated floors which was a nice surprise for us. Recommend if people just want a relaxing time."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NZ$147 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$147
3 Dec - 4 Dec
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! (1,545 reviews)
"This was actually good value for the price. However the hallways need a major upgrade: the carpet needs replacing and the walls are in a such need of a coat of paint that I was a little wary of opening the door to the room! BUT the room itself was quite lovely, very clean and quiet, and the staff ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is NZ$149 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$149
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Started with room that had no working TV or telephone. That was soon rectified fortunately. Liked how the hotel had a paper form that we would submit for daily cleaning. Breakfast was very good. Beds were excellent with lots of pillows. Took us a few days to work out heater settings and it could ..."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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.

Downtown Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina 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.



Departure Bay Travel Guide

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