Departure Bay

Nanaimo

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.
A calm lake with boats, a forested shoreline, and distant mountains.
A waterfront with a sandy beach, large logs, and houses in the background.
Two eagles perched on a snow-covered tree branch overlooking a wintery landscape with buildings and a river.

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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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Things to do

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer

￥69,939
per traveler
Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
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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 ￥24,074 per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
￥24,074
￥30,259 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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 ￥18,691 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
￥18,691
￥21,683 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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! (1,916 reviews)
"Double check the parking. We were charged $10 for parking but the hotel directed us to a parking lot that was free on evenings and weekends. We were there on the weekend."

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

Coast Bastion Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo

3 out of 5
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is ￥17,023 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
￥17,023
￥19,746 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 ...
Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
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 ￥28,964 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
￥28,964
￥33,309 total
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (1,001 reviews)
"if you don't need a kitchenette then the ocean view suites are beautiful and love the ocean view. If you are doing the Grotto Spa experience, its worth also including the tree top dining. Tasting menu 9 courses and after if you are still hungry you can order your favorite dish again. I ordered more ..."

Reviewed on Nov 13, 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 ￥10,632 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
￥10,632
￥12,333 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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 ...
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 ￥11,320 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
￥11,320
￥13,018 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Good place to stay!"

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2026

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.
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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