Hotels in Departure Bay

What's Departure Bay Like?

If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Departure Bay. Nature lovers can visit Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park. There's plenty more to see, including Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Departure Bay?

We have 11 accommodations in the neighborhood. Our travelers don't have any top picks in Departure Bay but here are some of their favorites nearby:

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo - 2.5 mi (4 km) away

• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Inn On Long Lake - 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away

Hotel with private beach
• Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • Central location

Days Inn by Wyndham Nanaimo - 4.2 mi (6.8 km) away

Bayfront hotel with restaurant
• Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Attentive staff

Coast Bastion Hotel - 3 mi (4.9 km) away

Hotel with restaurant, bar
• Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo - 3.2 mi (5.1 km) away

Art Deco hotel with indoor pool, restaurant
• Free WiFi • Bar • Cafe • 24-hour front desk • Central location

How to Get to Departure Bay

Flying to:

• Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), 3 mi (4.8 km) from Departure Bay
• Nanaimo, BC (YCD), 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from Departure Bay
• Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional), 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from Departure Bay

Things to See and Do in and around Departure Bay

What to See in Departure Bay

• Departure Bay Beach
• Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
• Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
• Beach Estates Park

Things to Do near Departure Bay:

• Brechin Lanes (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
• Nanaimo Aquatic Centre (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
• Nanaimo Museum (3.1 mi/5 km away)
• Casino Nanaimo (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
• Woodgrove Shopping Centre (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Nanaimo?