Best Western Dorchester Hotel (Nanaimo, Canada)

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel - Nanaimo

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Overview

3-star boutique hotel with stunning harbour views in downtown Nanaimo

Accommodations & Harbour Views

Best Western Dorchester Hotel overlooks the Inner Harbour from its 71 well-appointed, non-smoking rooms. Each room includes a Keurig coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Harbour-facing suites provide front-row seats to seaplanes landing and ferries crossing the water.

Dining

The hotel houses two on-site restaurants: The View Oceanside Grill and Top Notch Burgers. The View offers local seafood dishes with spectacular water views, while Top Notch Burgers serves creative gourmet burgers in the lobby. A third dining concept, Embers, provides a wine and charcuterie experience with a speakeasy feel.

Business & Events

Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 5,000 square feet of versatile event space with professional planning services. The venue is suited for meetings, conferences, and social gatherings in downtown Nanaimo. Business travelers also benefit from free high-speed Wi-Fi and a well-equipped fitness center.

Pet-Friendly & Leisure

Designated pet-friendly rooms accommodate travelers with dogs, with pet bowls provided on request. The hotel is located within walking distance of Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and the Nanaimo waterfront. Guests can enjoy the sunny terrace or explore the harbour walkway directly across the street.

Location & Transportation

The Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal, linking directly to Vancouver. It is a short drive to Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and within walking distance of the Nanaimo Museum and downtown shops. Free parking is available on-site, with overflow lots managed by the hotel.

Views: 71 rooms overlooking Inner Harbour with seaplane action
Dining: The View Oceanside Grill, Top Notch Burgers, and Embers speakeasy
Business: 5,000 sq ft event space with professional planning
Pet Policy: Designated pet-friendly rooms with bowls provided
Location: Across from Seaplane Terminal, minutes from ferry terminal
Freebies: Free high-speed Wi-Fi and free on-site parking

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Year renovated:2007

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:71

Former name

BEST WESTERN PLUS Dorchester Hotel

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Rooms and availability

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King Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed1 King Size Bed

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Executive Two Room King Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed

Free Wi-Fi

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Queen Room

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed2 Double beds1 King Size Bed

Harbor view
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry

Elevator

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing

Services

Pet amenities available
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Grocery shopping service

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room view

Harbor view

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

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Essential information about Best Western Dorchester Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	100 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport	100 yd
🧳 Nearest airport	Nanaimo Harbour Water, ZNA

Location

Address

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants

Parks

Maffeo Sutton Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

1.5 mi

Parks

Bowen Park

1.1 mi

Landmark

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Barsby Park

100 yd

Landmark

Caledonia Park

200 yd

Landmark

Gallows Point Light Park

200 yd

Island

Newcastle Island

1.6 mi

Island

Protection Island

1.1 mi

Landmark

Dog Off Leash Area

1.2 mi

Landmark

Buttertubs Marsh

1.6 mi

Parks

Colliery Dam Park

1.7 mi

Landmark

Harewood Centennial Park

1.4 mi

Museums

Museum of Natural History

1.6 mi

Landmark

Beaufort Park

1.7 mi

Parks

Petroglyph Provincial Park

2.0 mi

Parks

Beach Estates Park

2.1 mi

Beach

Kanaka Bay

1.9 mi

Museums

Bastion

100 yd

Front Street

Harbourfront Walkway

100 yd

Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery

100 yd

98 Front Street

The Bastion

100 yd

Museums

Vancouver Island Military Museum

100 yd

Swy-a-Lana Park

100 yd

Store

Artzi Stuff

100 yd

Casinos

Casino Nanaimo

100 yd

Nanaimo Harbour

100 yd

90 Front St Unit 1A

Harbour Air Seaplanes

100 yd

125 Front St

Piper Park

100 yd

445 Comox Rd

Comox Park Gyro 1

100 yd

Restaurant

Waterfront Confections

100 yd

Restaurant

Javawocky Coffee House

100 yd

Restaurant

Food Koma The Global Grill

100 yd

Restaurant

Red's Bakery

100 yd

Restaurant

Serious Coffee VICC

100 yd

Restaurant

Wendy's

100 yd

Restaurant

Subway

100 yd

Restaurant

Queens Pub

100 yd

Restaurant

Tim Hortons

100 yd

Restaurant

White Rabbit Coffee Co.

100 yd

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FAQ about Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Which attractions can we visit during our stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel hotel?

You can visit Protection Island, placed approximately 25 minutes' stroll from Best Western Dorchester Hotel hotel or Petroglyph Provincial Park, which is 1.1 miles away.

What popular attractions are closest to Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Guests of Best Western Dorchester Hotel can visit Bastion (only minutes from the accommodation), or Harbourfront Walkway placed 5 minutes' walk away.

Is there free parking in the charming 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Yes, at the charming 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel a car park is provided on site for free.

Are there any dining facilities close to the hotel?

Restaurants near the hotel include Gina's Mexican Cafe (about a 5-minute walk away) offering moderately placed prices as well as Lighthouse Bistro and Pub (5 minutes' walk from the property) with moderately placed prices.

Does the Nanaimo hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the Nanaimo hotel.

What is check-in and check-out time at the charming 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Guests of the charming 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel can check in from 4 PM to 11.59 PM and check out from 11 AM. Late check-in is also possible by prior arrangement with the property.

What payment methods are accepted in the Best Western Dorchester Hotel hotel?

At the Best Western Dorchester Hotel hotel, guests can pay using American Express, Visa, and Mastercard as well as other payment methods.

Which facilities are offered in the rooms of the hotel?

Every room at the hotel includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as an individual safe for guests' security.