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 comfortable accommodations and a prime location in downtown Nanaimo, featuring a rooftop patio and two on-site restaurants. This pet-friendly, eco-friendly, 3-star hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers with modern amenities and attentive service.

Rooms & Amenities

The Best Western Dorchester Hotel features 71 well-appointed rooms and suites designed for comfort, with amenities including a Keurig K Cup coffee maker, premium bedding, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Choices range from city view rooms to spacious suites, ensuring a stay suitable for various preferences and budgets.

Dining & Nearby Options

Dining options include Top Notch Burgers, renowned for its burgers and open for breakfast, and The View Oceanside Grill, offering fresh seafood and stunning harbor views. Both establishments provide a variety of options to satisfy guests' culinary preferences.

Business & Leisure Facilities

For business travelers, the hotel provides five versatile meeting rooms and event spaces, equipped for corporate functions and social gatherings. Recreational amenities include a fitness center, rooftop patio, and bike rentals for exploring the area, ensuring guests stay active during their visit.

Location & Transportation

Located across from the Seaplane Terminal, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel is conveniently situated within a short drive to local attractions such as Newcastle Island Provincial Park and the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nearby public transportation options include the Downtown Nanaimo Transit Exchange and several bus stops within walking distance.

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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:

6 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Junior Queen Suite Sofa Bed

Max:

4 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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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

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

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
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

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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