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 1,031 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
AED 1,031
AED 1,245 total
19 Aug - 20 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,327 reviews)
"Excellent stay here. The room was beautiful. The staff were always super friendly and you can’t beat the location"

Reviewed on 19 July 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
Coast Bastion Hotel

Coast Bastion Hotel

3.5 out of 5
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is AED 566 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
AED 566
AED 657 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! (1,684 reviews)
"Nice staff, helpful."

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 727 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
AED 727
AED 837 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 ...
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 378 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
AED 378
AED 439 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! (1,362 reviews)
"Good location and friendly staff ."

Reviewed on 21 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 504 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
AED 504
AED 584 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! (1,540 reviews)
"Good budget hotel but it is dated in the rooms drywall patches like crazy breakfast did the job other then that it was good"

Reviewed on 21 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
The price is AED 632 per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
AED 632
AED 733 total
22 Jul - 23 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! (1,078 reviews)
"Stayed 2 nights in the king suite lake view on the third floor with balcony. All units have a lake view but a couple units on ground floor will have partial obstruction from the gazebo that houses a hot tub and sauna. Room was clean, had very comfortable bed with a pillow menu. Room was a good size ..."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

Inn On Long Lake
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

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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