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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Top hotels in Departure Bay

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is P8,011 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P8,011
P9,293 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
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! (1,719 reviews)
"Nice hotel"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 P16,097 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
P16,097
P19,517 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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
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 P8,011 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P8,011
P9,293 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (1,321 reviews)
"From the moment you step inside you can sense the warm and friendly atmosphere. The front desk staff are absolutely amazing. Never felt rushed or treated like just another guest. In fact you felt truly appreciated! I wish I could remember this one man’s name from the Ukraine who worked the front ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2026

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 P9,597 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P9,597
P11,036 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is P6,341 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P6,341
P7,355 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,420 reviews)
"V"

Reviewed on Aug 9, 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 P8,920 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P8,920
P10,259 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
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 ...
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.

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 Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.



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