BEST WESTERN DORCHESTER HOTEL, Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel - A harbor-view downtown hotel with event spaces and dining venues

Located across from the Seaplane Terminal in downtown Nanaimo, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel features 71 rooms with harbor or city views. This three-star Nanaimo hotel occupies a convenient position within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Standard accommodations include premium bedding, separate sitting areas, laptop-friendly workspaces, and Keurig coffee makers. The property houses a fitness center, rooftop terrace, and 5000 square feet of meeting facilities including a conference center. Two on-site restaurants - Deep Blue and Top Notch Burgers - serve seasonal menus with harbor views. Business amenities encompass a 24-hour front desk, business center, and complimentary WiFi throughout. The hotel sits within walking distance of Old City Quarter and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

Pros

Rooftop terrace provides panoramic harbor views

Walking distance to seaplane terminal, shops, and restaurants

Pet-friendly rooms available on the first floor

Hair salon and shopping facilities located on-site

Cons

9.5 miles distance from Duke Point Ferry Terminal

Limited on-site parking spaces available