Departure Bay
Nanaimo
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Popular places to visit
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Departure Bay Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Departure Bay Beach during your travels in Nanaimo?
Duke Point Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Nanaimo with a trip to Duke Point Ferry Terminal. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Old City Quarter
Learn about the local history of Nanaimo with a stop at Old City Quarter. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Long Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Long Lake during your travels in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Pipers Lagoon Park
After visiting Pipers Lagoon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nanaimo. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Departure Bay Hotel Deals
THE Beach Club Resort
Clean , friendly staff
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Check-in was a breeze thanks to Tyler—our one-bedroom unit, with a kitchen that faced the water and was very comfortable. We've stayed at Tigh na Mara before, it is a beautiful hotel with cabins, pool, hot tub and workout area. The number of trees surrounding the site makes you feel like you are ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/21
Coast Bastion Hotel
Everything was great as always.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Bayside Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort
The hotel was lovely. Dinner was delicious. The bread used for the sandwich trays on Saturday and Sunday was dry.
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Staff was friendly. Hotel smelled a little strange and musky. The carpet seemed quite worn. Room was clean however bathroom was very small and inconvenient to use with family. Bed was a little uncomfortable. Pool was clean and did not have a strong chlorine smell. The free breakfast was okay but ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/23
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
The only feedback for improvement I would have is to include some sort of meat protein for breakfast (bacon, sausages, etc). Other than that, the property was lovely, well kept, and overall a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 2026/3/22
Other neighborhoods around Departure Bay
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.
