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.

Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions


Departure Bay Hotel Deals

THE Beach Club Resort

THE Beach Club Resort

3.5 out of 5
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is AED 1,028 per night from Aug 6 to Aug 7
AED 1,028
AED 1,243 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AED 565 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
AED 565
AED 655 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)
"Great stay, terrific location, convenient parking and incredibly helpful staff."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is AED 726 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
AED 726
AED 835 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (790 reviews)
"Staff are friendly. Amenities are okay…. Needs update on many things."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo

2 out of 5
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is AED 377 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
AED 377
AED 438 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,363 reviews)
"It was convenient to the ferry. The television was easy accessible. Friendly staff and great coffee and breakfast for a morning start. Convenient to walking the waterfront."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo

2.5 out of 5
809 Island Hwy S Nanaimo BC
The price is AED 505 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
AED 505
AED 586 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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 breakfast and the pool in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,546 reviews)
"Quiet and clean . They are finishing renovations but it did not impact our stay. Nice to have the option of continental breakfast feee before 0930 or 20% off breakfast at the restaurant attached after 0930."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo
Inn On Long Lake

Inn On Long Lake

2 out of 5
4700 North Island Hwy Nanaimo BC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 630 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
AED 630
AED 731 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
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! (1,079 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Inn On Long Lake
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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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