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Best Western Dorchester Hotel - Nanaimo

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Overview

Perched in the very heart of Nanaimo, about a 5-minute stroll from Harbourfront Walkway, the 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo offers 3 restaurants. Located 1.6 miles from Protection Island, this charming hotel features 71 rooms with views of the town.

Location

The Nanaimo hotel is conveniently situated approximately a 10-minute drive from Petroglyph Provincial Park and around 20 minutes' walk from Bowen Park. Standing only a few minutes from Bastion, the Nanaimo property is across the street from a harbor. This hotel is also only a short drive from Nanaimo Harbor.

Downtown Nanaimo Transit Exchange bus station is 0.5 miles from Best Western Dorchester Hotel.

Rooms

The rooms have an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as coffee/tea making equipment for your convenience. Bathrooms include a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with such comforts as hairdryers and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Guests can relax in the on-site lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge area. You may walk 5 minutes to Gina's Mexican Cafe or eat by Lighthouse Bistro and Pub, located just 5 minutes' walk away.

Leisure & Business

There is a fitness center at the environmentally friendly Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo. Business travelers will benefit from complimentary wireless internet access and safes available at a conference space and a meeting room on site.

Good to know

Check-in/Check-out

from 16:00-23:59

until 11:00

Amenities

Public parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

Children & extra beds

There are no cribs provided in a room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Building

Year renovated:2007

Number of floors:4

Number of rooms:71

Former name

BEST WESTERN PLUS Dorchester Hotel

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Rooms and availability

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Junior Suite

Max:

4 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed

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Junior Queen Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 Queen Size Bed

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Two Room King Suite

Max:

2 persons
Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking

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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Laundry

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Canoeing
Cycling
Fishing

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 view

Sea view
City view

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

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Essential information about Best Western Dorchester Hotel

💵 Lowest room price	100 US$
📏 Distance to center	100 yd
🗺️ Location rating	9.4
✈️ Distance to airport	100 yd
🧳 Nearest airport	Nanaimo Harbour Water, ZNA

Location

Address

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4

City landmarks
Nearby
Restaurants
Hotels nearby

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

100 yd

110 Wall St

Caledonia Park

200 yd

208 Colvilleton Trail

Gallows Point Light Park

200 yd

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

Museums

Bastion

100 yd

Front Street

Harbourfront Walkway

100 yd

Gallery

Nanaimo Art Gallery

100 yd

98 Front Street

The Bastion

100 yd

Museums

Vancouver Island Military Museum

100 yd

Swy-a-Lana Park

100 yd

Store

Artzi Stuff

100 yd

Casinos

Casino Nanaimo

100 yd

Nanaimo Harbour

100 yd

90 Front St Unit 1A

Harbour Air Seaplanes

100 yd

125 Front St

Piper Park

100 yd

445 Comox Rd

Comox Park Gyro 1

100 yd

Restaurant

Waterfront Confections

100 yd

Restaurant

Javawocky Coffee House

100 yd

Restaurant

Food Koma The Global Grill

100 yd

Restaurant

Red's Bakery

100 yd

Restaurant

Serious Coffee VICC

100 yd

Restaurant

Wendy's

100 yd

Restaurant

Subway

100 yd

Restaurant

Queens Pub

100 yd

Restaurant

Tim Hortons

100 yd

Restaurant

White Rabbit Coffee Co

100 yd

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Reviews of Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8.2 /10

Great

Verified reviews

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.

Location9.4

Facilities7.0

Guest reviewsWrite a Review

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Sara

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Nov 20

Very good

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms9.0

Service7.0

Dining6.0

7.0

comfortable beds

harbor view

noisy environment

Comfortable queen beds with a stellar harbor view made the stay enjoyable. perfect for relaxing after a long day. The location's proximity to the ferry docks is a fine bonus, ideal for those needing a quick getaway.

The hardwood floors allowed every sound to echo from neighboring rooms, proving a distraction during sleep. Hallway carpets showed signs of wear and needed deep cleaning, which detracted from the overall first impression. Additionally, dining options fell short for those with dietary restrictions, leading to a rather unpleasant experience when trying to eat at the on-site restaurants.

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Date of stay: September 20241 nightCoupleQueen Room With Two Queen Beds And Harbor View
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Edward

United States of America

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 10

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms6.0

Service8.0

Dining5.0

6.0

spacious room

modern smart tv

free laundry facilities

noisy bathroom fan

small parking lot

I stayed for three nights to explore the waterfront and local parks. The location was perfect for walking around, with the Harbourfront Walkway just a short stroll away. My room was spacious and featured a modern smart TV, making it a cozy place to relax after a day of sightseeing. I appreciated the free laundry facilities, although the washer/dryer situation could use some improvements. Overall, I had a decent stay.

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Date of stay: October 20243 nightsCoupleQueen Room - Non-smoking
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Ann

United States of America

left 3 reviews

Wrote a review on Nov 02

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms7.0

Service6.0

Dining8.0

8.0

friendly staff

Friendly staff but slow check-in process.

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Date of stay: October 20241 nightCoupleKing Room With Harbor View
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Esther

United States of America

left 2 reviews

Wrote a review on Aug 12

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

comfortable room

friendly staff

great harbour view

Can't recommend highly enough for a short stay

Comfortable room, friendly staff, with a great harbour view and free parking nearby making it easy to explore local attractions.

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Date of stay: June 20241 nightCoupleKing Suite Sofa Bed Harbor View Non-smoking
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Michael

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Aug 06

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location8.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining7.0

6.0

all

cleanliness issues

Comfortable room, great staff

2 Helpful

Date of stay: July 20245 nightsCoupleDouble Room With Two Double Beds
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Kyle

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Jun 14

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms8.0

Service9.0

Dining9.0

9.0

cozy amenities

pet-friendly

Cozy Stay with Great Amenities!

Our stay was delightful! The hotel is pet-friendly, allowing our dog to join us. We loved the complimentary breakfast, which included delicious, locally-sourced options. Plus, nearby, we discovered a fantastic Mexican restaurant and a local brewery, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightCoupleQueen Room Non-smoking
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R.

United States of America

left 6 reviews

Wrote a review on Jun 07

Nice

Doesn't recommend the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms7.0

Service8.0

Dining5.0

6.0

attentive staff

convenient texting

inadequate parking

no breakfast

early restaurant closing

The staff were attentive, promptly assisting with housekeeping scheduling via text, adding convenience to my stay. The location was ideal, just a short walk to the waterfront. However, the parking was inadequate, and there was no breakfast included, which could enhance the stay. The restaurant's early closing hours on weekends was also a downside for late-night dining.

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Date of stay: May 20243 nightsSingleJunior Queen Suite With Sofa Bed
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David

United States of America

left 1 review

Wrote a review on Jun 02

Perfect

Recommends the hotel

Location10.0

Rooms10.0

Service10.0

Dining10.0

10

comfortable room

great view

staying at best western was a delight! my king room had a fantastic harbor view, and the seafood in the on-site restaurant was delicious. the fitness center was an added bonus. plus, free parking was close by, making everything easy to access.

recommend

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Date of stay: May 20241 nightCoupleKing Room With Harbor View
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James

United States of America

left 15 reviews

Wrote a review on Jun 01

Great

Recommends the hotel

Location9.0

Rooms8.0

Service8.0

Dining7.0

8.0

excellent location

newly renovated rooms

pleasant staff

parking challenges

The location is excellent, situated in the heart of downtown and within walking distance to the waterfront. The rooms are newly renovated, providing a modern feel, and the staff were consistently pleasant and attentive. The on-site restaurant offers convenient dining options, and overall, it appears to be a good venue for future stays once renovations are complete.

The parking situation can be quite challenging.

4 Helpful

Date of stay: May 20241 nightExecutive Two-room King Suite Sofa Bed

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