Departure Bay

Nanaimo

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

Departure Bay Beach

8.6/10 (329 reviews)
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
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Departure Bay Hotel Deals

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$3,571 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
NT$3,571
NT$4,143 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,395 reviews)
"Breakfast"

Reviewed on 2026/8/3

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is NT$8,481 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
NT$8,481
NT$10,284 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
THE Beach Club Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$4,590 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
NT$4,590
NT$5,324 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$4,405 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
NT$4,405
NT$5,110 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

2.5 out of 5
12570 Trans Canada Highway Ladysmith BC
The price is NT$4,811 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
NT$4,811
NT$5,533 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in North Oyster. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,318 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast was hot and ready."

Reviewed on 2026/8/3

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is NT$6,502 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
NT$6,502
NT$7,478 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Nanaimo

Central Nanaimo might not have many top sights, but Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

Stephenson Point

Though Stephenson Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

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