Best Western Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

The Best Western Dorchester Hotel is a heritage boutique-style property situated in downtown Nanaimo, offering guests stunning views of the Inner Harbour. This eco-friendly hotel is known for its impeccable service and extensive amenities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. It is conveniently located across the street from the Seaplane Terminal and a short drive from popular attractions in central Vancouver Island. The hotel's ideal position in the Harbour City makes it an excellent base for exploring local activities and events.

Location

Centrally located in Nanaimo, the hotel is a mere 5-minute drive from the Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and within walking distance of local attractions like Newcastle Island and the Harbourfront Walkway. Guests have convenient access to public transportation options for easy exploration of the surrounding area. The hotel's prime location ensures that visitors can enjoy the vibrant downtown scene and outdoor recreational opportunities nearby.

Rooms

The Best Western Dorchester Hotel features 71 well-appointed, non-smoking rooms equipped with premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. Each room includes amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, a Keurig K Cup coffee maker, and complimentary coffee and tea. Guests can choose from various room types, including those with beautiful harbor views and additional space for families.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at the on-site Top Notch Burgers restaurant, which offers a diverse menu with fresh ingredients and seasonal options. Additionally, The View Oceanside Grill specializes in seafood and is acclaimed for its breathtaking views of Nanaimo's harbor. Both restaurants provide a casual yet inviting atmosphere for guests to relax and enjoy meals.

Leisure & Business

The hotel boasts a fitness center designed to help guests maintain their exercise routine while traveling. Business facilities include a conference center that spans 0.5 m², perfect for meetings and events. Guests also have access to complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace, and various other on-site services, catering to both business and leisure needs.

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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

Max:

6 persons

34 m²

Bed options:

2 Double 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

A list of all available modes of transport

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

Spotless Rooms!

I was delighted to find that my room was impeccably clean and well-maintained, making my stay incredibly comfortable.view full review

Family-Friendly Suite

The family suite was a perfect setup with a separating door, ensuring privacy while enjoying family time. It was well-decorated and felt like home.view full review

Updated Facilities

The bathroom was updated and spacious, though the bathtub had a charming vintage squeak that added character to the experience.view full review

Exceptional Communication

The service was superb with easy messaging to arrange housekeeping, making everything so convenient during 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
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

Map view

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks

Park

Maffeo Sutton Park

2.6 km

101 Gordon St

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

2.5 km

Park

Bowen Park

1.8 km

668 Centre St

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

2.5 km

51 Barsby Ave

Barsby Park

860 m

110 Wall St

Caledonia Park

1.2 km

208 Colvilleton Trail

Gallows Point Light Park

1.4 km

Island

Newcastle Island

2.5 km

197 Bird Sanctuary Dr

Buttertubs Marsh

2.5 km

Island

Protection Island

1.8 km

Unnamed Road

Dog Off Leash Area

1.9 km

Park

Colliery Dam Park

2.8 km

740 Howard Ave

Harewood Centennial Park

2.3 km

Museum

Museum of Natural History

2.6 km

69 Lorne Pl

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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

harbor view

friendly staff

noise

facilities issue

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.0

Service

8.7

Dining

6.7

Sam

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.4/10

The hotel had a wonderful harbor view from the room, but there was some noise from traffic and the air conditioner of the opposite building. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although we encountered a big seagull splat in the middle, which was a bit off-putting. The service was efficient, and the staff was friendly. The location was great, within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The dining experience was good quality, but there was an issue with facilities due to an electrical power outage at one point.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms had a gorgeous view of the harbor but were a bit noisy due to traffic and the air conditioner from the adjacent building. The presence of a seagull splat in the middle was not ideal.

Service

8.0

The service was efficient and the staff very friendly.

Location

9.0

The location was great, close to many shops and restaurants within walking distance.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered good quality but was impacted by the facilities' temporary closure due to an electrical power outage.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities suffered a temporary closure due to an electrical power outage, affecting the dining experience.

harbor view

noise

Alice

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.8/10

My stay at the hotel was quite pleasant overall. The rooms needed some repairs and were a bit cluttered with furniture, but the service was really good, with the staff being very accommodating and friendly. The location was convenient for exploring Nanaimo, and the dining options were decent. However, the rooms were not always tidied properly, and there was a lack of replenished coffee and amenities. The view over the harbor was a nice touch too.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms needed some repairs and were a bit cluttered with furniture.

Service

9.0

The service was really good, with the staff being very accommodating and friendly.

Location

8.0

The location was convenient for exploring Nanaimo, with a nice view over the harbor.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were decent, but there was a lack of some amenities.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were sufficient for my needs.

Great View

Untidy Rooms

Gerard

United Kingdom, June 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic. The rooms had a lovely view, were excellent, and the staff was friendly and helpful which made up for a lot of the other shortcomings. The location was right on the waterfront, offering a beautiful experience, although some areas could improve for a better guest experience. The dining experience, unfortunately, was closed during our stay, but the smaller amenities like free parking and a small business center were appreciated. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service and beautiful views.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms with a lovely view were excellent. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Service

9.0

The service was superb, staff were super friendly and helpful. Physical distancing measures were appreciated during our stay.

Location

7.0

The location was fantastic, right on the waterfront which was beautiful. Some areas for improvement for a better guest experience.

Dining

6.0

The dining was closed during our stay, but we appreciated the smaller amenities like free parking and business center.