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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Things to do


Top hotels in Departure Bay

Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is P7,374 per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
P7,374
P8,553 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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! (1,858 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with amazing staff!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
The price is P7,756 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P7,756
P8,997 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! (1,120 reviews)
"Room clean and a good size. The view was great. Breakfast could have been better with more selection."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

Inn On Long Lake
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is P4,664 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P4,664
P5,410 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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! (1,494 reviews)
"Amazing staff but the bedding felt stiff."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is P8,355 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
P8,355
P10,630 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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
The price is P7,556 per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
P7,556
P8,765 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 pool and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)
"The location was perfect. Close to everything we needed. Staff are very friendly and the hotel is clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Sep 23, 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 P8,819 per night from Oct 15 to Oct 16
P8,819
P10,142 total
Oct 15 - Oct 16
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
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

Find the best Departure Bay areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Nanaimo

If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

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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