Departure Bay Travel Guide

Nanaimo

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.
A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.

Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions


Top hotels in Departure Bay

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is ₹14,181 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
₹14,181
₹17,824 total
29 Nov - 30 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)
"great location , beautiful view"

Reviewed on 12 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 ₹11,030 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
₹11,030
₹12,795 total
14 Dec - 15 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 ₹10,027 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
₹10,027
₹11,632 total
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! (1,364 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing. The front desk staff are the most friendly and professional people I have experienced in my travels. The breakfast attendant was also very good"

Reviewed on 13 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 ₹17,061 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
₹17,061
₹19,620 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"if you don't need a kitchenette then the ocean view suites are beautiful and love the ocean view. If you are doing the Grotto Spa experience, its worth also including the tree top dining. Tasting menu 9 courses and after if you are still hungry you can order your favorite dish again. I ordered more ..."

Reviewed on 13 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 ₹6,274 per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
₹6,274
₹7,278 total
10 Dec - 11 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! (1,551 reviews)
"Close to ferry; helpful staff; excellent continental breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 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 ₹6,668 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
₹6,668
₹7,668 total
22 Nov - 23 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Children on top floor. Kids up jumping off beds. Lesson learned. Always request top floor or stay elsewhere."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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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