Best Western Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers a blend of modern convenience and traditional hospitality in downtown Nanaimo. This eco-friendly, 3-star hotel features 71 non-smoking rooms, an on-site restaurant named Top Notch Burgers, and a rooftop patio with harbour views. It is strategically situated across the street from the Harbour Air Seaplane Terminal.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Best Western Dorchester Hotel offer various configurations, including Standard Double and Premium View Suites. Each room features amenities such as a flat-screen TV, a Keurig K Cup coffee maker, air conditioning, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. The hotel provides pet-friendly accommodations in designated first-floor rooms.

Dining & Amenities

Dining options include Top Notch Burgers, known for its burgers and casual dining atmosphere. The restaurant offers a seasonal menu and is open daily for breakfast and dinner, providing guests with a variety of meal choices. In addition, the hotel features shops and a rooftop patio for relaxation.

Leisure & Business

Best Western Dorchester Hotel includes a fitness center and provides bicycle rentals for active guests. Its meeting facilities cover 464.5 m² suited for events, and it offers professional planning services. The hotel is only a short drive from popular local attractions like Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

Location & Transportation

The hotel is centrally located with easy access to bus stops, the downtown Nanaimo Transit Exchange, and the Harbour Air Seaplanes. Nearby landmarks include the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo Harbour, and several parks. Guests can enjoy a vibrant downtown area filled with shops and eateries.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Family Suite Two Queen Beds One Sofa Bed Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Queen Suite Sofa Bed

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Nanaimo500 m

Airports

Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)300 m

Nanaimo (YCD) 14.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

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

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
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 centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
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

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks

Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

2.6 km

Landmark

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

2.5 km

Park

Bowen Park

1.8 km

Landmark

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

2.5 km

Landmark

Barsby Park

860 m

Landmark

Caledonia Park

1.2 km

Landmark

Gallows Point Light Park

1.4 km

Island

Newcastle Island

2.5 km

Landmark

Buttertubs Marsh

2.5 km

Island

Protection Island

1.8 km

Landmark

Dog Off Leash Area

1.9 km

Park

Colliery Dam Park

2.8 km

Landmark

Harewood Centennial Park

2.3 km

Museum

Museum of Natural History

2.6 km

Landmark

Beaufort Park

2.8 km

Park

Petroglyph Provincial Park

3.2 km

Park

Beach Estates Park

3.4 km

Beach

Kanaka Bay

3.1 km

Nearby

Museum

Nanaimo Museum

310 m

Front Street

Harbourfront Walkway

360 m

Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery

120 m

98 Front Street

The Bastion

80 m

Museum

Vancouver Island Military Museum

250 m

Swy-a-Lana Park

210 m

Store

Artzi Stuff

20 m

Casino

Casino Nanaimo

440 m

Nanaimo Harbour

250 m

90 Front St Unit 1A

Harbour Air Seaplanes

80 m

125 Front St

Piper Park

250 m

445 Comox Rd

Comox Park Gyro 1

590 m

Restaurants

Waterfront Confections

160 m

6-90 Front St

Javawocky Coffee House

290 m

90 Front St

Food Koma The Global Grill

140 m

165B Commercial St

Red's Bakery

200 m

101 Commercial St

Serious Coffee VICC

290 m

60 Commercial St #300

Wendy's

510 m

650 Terminal Avenue

Subway

510 m

650 Terminal Avenue Unit 113

Queens Pub

480 m

34 Victoria Cres

Tim Hortons

690 m

15 Wallace St

White Rabbit Coffee Co

750 m

321 Selby St

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