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.

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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

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is NT$4,455 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
NT$4,455
NT$5,660 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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$4,140 per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
NT$4,140
NT$4,802 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,544 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
NT$3,544
NT$4,111 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is NT$2,773 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
NT$2,773
NT$3,189 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"The pool was ice cold and soooooo dirty. The pool walls are literally black and sticky with dead skin and grime. Not even usable in my opinion. I noticed lots of kids staying at the hotel, yet an empty pool. Too cheap to heat up the pool and clean it or what? Plus the hot tub will burn your eyes ..."

Reviewed on 2026/11/4

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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 NT$6,030 per night from Nov 10 to Nov 11
NT$6,030
NT$6,935 total
Nov 10 - Nov 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Was a bit disappointed in our stay. The first night we were in “Jedidiah” which was clean but dark, damp and outdated. After requesting an upgrade we were relocated to an ocean front room which was significantly better. Staff were very helpful and the beach was beautiful, but it wasn’t great money ..."

Reviewed on 2026/11/3

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 NT$2,214 per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
NT$2,214
NT$2,568 total
Dec 1 - Dec 2
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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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Where to stay in Departure Bay

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A marina with boats at sunset, mountains in the background, and a forested shoreline.

Downtown Nanaimo

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

A marina with various boats, including sailboats and yachts, docked along the waterfront.

Central Nanaimo

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