Best Western Dorchester Hotel | Pet Friendly Stay in Nanaimo

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

“The location is perfect, with picturesque views and nearby attractions!”view full review

Best Western Dorchester Hotel - A downtown harbor-view hotel with 5000 sq ft of event space and rooftop terrace

Located across from the Seaplane Terminal in downtown Nanaimo, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel features 71 rooms with premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces. This Nanaimo hotel offers both harbor and city view accommodations equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, and Keurig coffee makers. The property houses two restaurants: Deep Blue restaurant with Inner Harbor views and Top Notch Burgers. Business travelers have access to 5000 square feet of meeting facilities including a conference center. Additional amenities include a fitness center with rental bicycles, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. The eco-friendly hotel sits within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, near the Old City Quarter and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park.

Pros

Rooftop terrace offers panoramic harbor views

Two on-site restaurants serving seasonal menus

Complimentary guest laundry facilities

Hair salon and shopping available within the hotel

Cons

Five-minute drive required to reach Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

Limited on-site parking spaces available

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Cozy rooms, spacious suites, and family-friendly homes, all with flexible cancellation policies & special deals

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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King Suite Sofa Bed Harbor View Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

23 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed

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Coffee machine

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Queen Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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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

Enjoy premium amenities for a relaxing stay with your pet

Really good Dining Experience!

“I had an amazing dining experience at the hotel's restaurant, Top Notch Burgers! The calamari and tuna dishes were absolutely delicious and were presented beautifully. Our server, Searra, was good and attentive, making our meal even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend checking it out during your stay!” view full review

Convenient Free Parking!

“The free parking at the hotel was a fantastic perk! I loved how easy it was to access my vehicle whenever I needed to head out. It made the whole stay hassle-free, especially in a busy area where parking can often be a challenge. Definitely a major plus!” view full review

Cozy and Clean Rooms

“The room I stayed in was very nicely upgraded and extremely clean. It had a comfortable bed, which made my stay cozy and inviting. I appreciated the well-kept environment, and it really felt like a home away from home during my visit.” view full review

Great Shower Experience

“The shower in the bathroom was fantastic, with quick heating and strong water pressure! This made my morning routine much more pleasant. It was just what I needed to start my day off right after a restful night in the comfortable room.” view full review

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

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
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

Island

Protection Island

1.8 km

Landmark

Dog Off Leash Area

1.9 km

Landmark

Buttertubs Marsh

2.5 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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Best Western Dorchester Hotel, Nanaimo

About the Hotel

Best Western Dorchester Hotel - A downtown harbor-view hotel with 5000 sq ft of event space and rooftop terrace

Pros

Cons

Select your room type

Price and room availability calendar

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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