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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

855-229-5934
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, CA
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

With a stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bastion and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bastion and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Bastion - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Vancouver Island Military Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nanaimo Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Maffeo Sutton Park - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Casino Nanaimo - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old City Quarter - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
The OV Arts Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Petroglyph Park - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Protection Island - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Vancouver Island University - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Beach Estates Park - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi
Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 101.9 km / 63.3 mi
Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 56 km / 34.8 mi
Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 58.1 km / 36.1 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Dorchester Hotel is Nanaimo, BC (YCD).

Rooms

Stay in one of 71 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite at Top Notch Burgers, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a hair salon. Additional amenities at this hotel include shopping on site, a ballroom, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Nanaimo? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

nanaimo airport 20 minutes south of nanaimo, airport shuttle $10.00 per per. taxi one way $25.00
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 4:00 PM - midnight
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Pet friendly only on 1st floor. (8rooms)

Fees & policies

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 22 for adults, and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

Know before you go

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.