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.

Things to do


Departure Bay Hotel Deals

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is CA $170 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
CA $170
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,763 reviews)
"Very clean hotel. Room was huge with a great view. Staff were very friendly and attentive and consistently provided plenty of clean towels. Shower pressure was fantastic. Grocery store and casual/take out dining within walking distance of hotel. Enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is CA $264 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
CA $264
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,387 reviews)
"Right on the beach. Short walk on the boardwalk to the community park where there is a playground if you have kids. Beautiful view of the ocean. Our suite was more like an apartment, it had everything we could need."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is CA $188 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
CA $188
per night
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 CA $219 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
CA $219
per night
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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! (1,344 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is CA $132 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
CA $132
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (1,436 reviews)
"C’était correcte, chambre propre, déjeuner complet."

Reviewed on Aug 21, 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 CA $204 per night from Sep 20 to Sep 21
CA $204
per night
Sep 20 - Sep 21
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! (863 reviews)
"Breakfast was good!"

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Departure Bay

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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 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 Ferry Terminal and Departure Bay Beach.


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