Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo | Pet Friendly Stay in Nanaimo

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

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.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: 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

Best Western Dorchester 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

Max:

6 persons

370 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

City view

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Suite

Max:

4 persons

250 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

165 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

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City Center

Nanaimo1700 ft

Airports

Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)1000 ft

Nanaimo (YCD) 8.9 mi

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
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

Location

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

Map view

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks

Parks

Maffeo Sutton Park

1.6 mi

101 Gordon St

Vancouver Island Conference Centre

1.5 mi

Parks

Bowen Park

1.1 mi

668 Centre St

Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park

1.6 mi

51 Barsby Ave

Barsby Park

2900 ft

110 Wall St

Caledonia Park

3900 ft

208 Colvilleton Trail

Gallows Point Light Park

4600 ft

Island

Newcastle Island

1.6 mi

197 Bird Sanctuary Dr

Buttertubs Marsh

1.6 mi

Island

Protection Island

1.1 mi

Unnamed Road

Dog Off Leash Area

1.2 mi

Parks

Colliery Dam Park

1.7 mi

740 Howard Ave

Harewood Centennial Park

1.4 mi

Museums

Museum of Natural History

1.6 mi

69 Lorne Pl

Beaufort Park

1.7 mi

Parks

Petroglyph Provincial Park

2.0 mi

Parks

Beach Estates Park

2.1 mi

Beach

Kanaka Bay

1.9 mi

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

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo, Nanaimo

About the Hotel

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

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: Pros

Best Western Dorchester Hotel: 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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