Departure Bay

Nanaimo

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.
A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.

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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Things to do

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

P28,435
per traveler
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
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Top hotels in Departure Bay

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is P9,603 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
P9,603
P12,070 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,480 reviews)
"great location , beautiful view"

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is P7,455 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
P7,455
P8,648 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 P6,790 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
P6,790
P7,877 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,364 reviews)
"This hotel is amazing. The front desk staff are the most friendly and professional people I have experienced in my travels. The breakfast attendant was also very good"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 P11,553 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
P11,553
P13,286 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (1,001 reviews)
"if you don't need a kitchenette then the ocean view suites are beautiful and love the ocean view. If you are doing the Grotto Spa experience, its worth also including the tree top dining. Tasting menu 9 courses and after if you are still hungry you can order your favorite dish again. I ordered more ..."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

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 P4,242 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
P4,242
P4,921 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,551 reviews)
"Close to ferry; helpful staff; excellent continental breakfast."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 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 P4,515 per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
P4,515
P5,193 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Children on top floor. Kids up jumping off beds. Lesson learned. Always request top floor or stay elsewhere."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

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.
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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