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

Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$3,973 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
NT$3,973
NT$4,608 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a private beach. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,108 reviews)
"Very good."

Reviewed on 2026/9/18

Inn On Long Lake
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$3,731 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
NT$3,731
NT$4,328 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,841 reviews)
"Older property and and there was an odor throughout. Could smell the restaurant deep-fryer from my room."

Reviewed on 2026/9/19

Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is NT$4,280 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
NT$4,280
NT$5,445 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
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
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$2,708 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
NT$2,708
NT$3,141 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
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
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is NT$3,870 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
NT$3,870
NT$4,489 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,362 reviews)
"Good location and spacious room"

Reviewed on 2026/9/19

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$4,518 per night from Oct 4 to Oct 5
NT$4,518
NT$5,195 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
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 ...
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
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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 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.

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.

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.

Departure Bay