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 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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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 ₩180,649 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
₩180,649
₩229,477 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 ₩167,846 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩167,846
₩194,702 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,907 reviews)
"A great room with a great view of the harbor."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ₩143,706 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
₩143,706
₩166,698 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! (1,387 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection

2 out of 5
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is ₩128,485 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
₩128,485
₩147,758 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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! (990 reviews)
"Room was clean and staff were friendly. Complimentary breakfast had quite a few options."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
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 ₩225,132 per night from Oct 29 to Oct 30
₩225,132
₩258,901 total
Oct 29 - Oct 30
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful place! Well-maintained and generous with the firewood."

Reviewed on Oct 26, 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 ₩99,319 per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
₩99,319
₩115,210 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (1,536 reviews)
"Walkable, nice place"

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
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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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