BEST WESTERN DORCHESTER HOTEL NANAIMO | Nanaimo ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

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.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: 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

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: Cons

- 9.5 miles distance from Duke Point Ferry Terminal - Limited on-site parking spaces available

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Family Suite

Max:

6 persons

370 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Suite

Max:

4 persons

250 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

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1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Nanaimo1700 ft

Airports

Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)1000 ft

Nanaimo (YCD) 8.9 mi

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Charming Atmosphere

“I really enjoyed the rooftop patio. It offered a beautiful view and was the perfect spot to relax after a long day. The ambiance was good, making it a highlight of my stay.” view full review

Excellent Entertainment Options

“I appreciated the variety of channels available for entertainment during my stay. A list of channels would have made it easier to choose what to watch, but overall, I found it a great way to unwind.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“The hotel offered a small business center, which came in handy during my stay. It was a thoughtful addition that allowed me to take care of some work while enjoying my time away.” view full review

Great Breakfast Availability

“I loved that the hotel provided a complimentary full breakfast each morning. Although I didn't get a chance to try it, the option was very appealing and added value to my stay.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Barber shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen

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
Jacuzzi

Room features

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

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

Map view

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks

Parks

Maffeo Sutton Park

1.6 mi

101 Gordon St

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

1.5 mi

Parks

Bowen Park

1.1 mi

668 Centre St

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

1.6 mi

51 Barsby Ave

Barsby Park

2900 ft

110 Wall St

Caledonia Park

3900 ft

208 Colvilleton Trail

Gallows Point Light Park

4600 ft

Island

Newcastle Island

1.6 mi

197 Bird Sanctuary Dr

Buttertubs Marsh

1.6 mi

Island

Protection Island

1.1 mi

Unnamed Road

Dog Off Leash Area

1.2 mi

Parks

Colliery Dam Park

1.7 mi

740 Howard Ave

Harewood Centennial Park

1.4 mi

Museums

Museum of Natural History

1.6 mi

69 Lorne Pl

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

Nearby

Museums

Bastion

1100 ft

Front Street

Harbourfront Walkway

1200 ft

Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery

400 ft

98 Front Street

The Bastion

300 ft

Museums

Vancouver Island Military Museum

900 ft

Swy-a-Lana Park

700 ft

Store

Artzi Stuff

100 ft

Casinos

Casino Nanaimo

1500 ft

Nanaimo Harbour

900 ft

90 Front St Unit 1A

Harbour Air Seaplanes

300 ft

125 Front St

Piper Park

900 ft

445 Comox Rd

Comox Park Gyro 1

2000 ft

Restaurants

Waterfront Confections

600 ft

6-90 Front St

Javawocky Coffee House

1000 ft

90 Front St

Food Koma The Global Grill

500 ft

165B Commercial St

Red's Bakery

700 ft

101 Commercial St

Serious Coffee VICC

1000 ft

60 Commercial St #300

Wendy's

1700 ft

650 Terminal Avenue

Subway

1700 ft

650 Terminal Avenue Unit 113

Queens Pub

1600 ft

34 Victoria Cres

Tim Hortons

2300 ft

15 Wallace St

White Rabbit Coffee Co

2500 ft

321 Selby St

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BEST WESTERN DORCHESTER HOTEL NANAIMO, Nanaimo

Hotel Details

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

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: Pros

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: Cons

Select room type

Check Availability & Prices

Getting around

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Guest Parking

Services

Dining

Business

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Self-catering

Media

Room decor

Location

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