logo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo, Nanaimo

Book on our site
Up to 10% cheaper
than Booking.com
Check rooms and rates
From100US$ /night
Check-in
04Feb2025Select date
Check-out
05Feb2025Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room
Key details

About the Hotel

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

The Best Western Dorchester Hotel is a heritage boutique-style hotel located in downtown Nanaimo, BC. It is known for its stunning harbour views and convenient location across from the Seaplane Terminal. With a variety of amenities, including pet-friendly accommodations, it caters to both business and leisure travelers.

Location

Best Western Dorchester is centrally located in Nanaimo, making it easy to access various attractions. It is just a short drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and nearby Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. Public transportation options are readily available, enhancing its accessibility.

Rooms

The hotel features 71 well-appointed non-smoking rooms and suites. Each room offers conveniences like premium bedding, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guests can enjoy thoughtful in-room amenities such as a Keurig K Cup coffee maker with complimentary coffee and teas.

Eat & Drink

Guests can dine at the onsite restaurant, Top Notch Burgers, known for its burgers and beautiful harbour views. Additionally, The View Oceanside Grill serves seafood and requires reservations for dinner. Both restaurants feature seasonal menus with a range of delicious options.

Leisure & Business

The hotel provides a variety of leisure facilities, including a fitness center and bicycles for rent. For business travelers, it has extensive conference facilities measuring 5,000 square feet, along with business-related services such as fax and copy.

View all

Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Family Suite
Max:
6 persons
34 m² 
Bed options:
2 King Size Beds
City view
Shower
Coffee machine
Check Prices
King Suite
Max:
4 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
Sea view
Shower
Coffee machine
Check Prices
Queen Room
Max:
2 persons
15 m² 
Bed options:
1 King Size Bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Check Prices
Show all roomsLess

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Check availability and prices for your dates now!

Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center
Nanaimo1700 ft
Airports
Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)1000 ft
Nanaimo (YCD) 8.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

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

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
Show more

Location

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4
Map view
70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4
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

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
Guest reviews
7.4/10
based on 27 reviews
8.2
8.2/10based on 966 reviews
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.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities were satisfactory, but some aspects could be improved for a better guest experience.
Want to see Exclusive Early Booking Rate?
Get exlusive rates right now!
Check Rates

Next best alternative

Ideas for your future trips.
Check-in
04Feb2025Select date
Check-out
05Feb2025Select date
Rooms and Guests2 Guests, 1 Room