Description
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, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Nanaim… more
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 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Nanaimo Museum.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Bastion - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Nanaimo Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi Casino Nanaimo - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi Old City Quarter - 0.5 km / 0.3 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 Brechin Lanes - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Frank Crane Arena - 6 km / 3.7 mi Departure Bay Beach - 6.2 km / 3.8 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). . Near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
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..
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- Air conditioning
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Entertainment
- Dance hall
- Shops in hotel
- Parking
- Nearby free parking
- Nearby parking
- Outside parking
- Parking
- Smoking
- Smoke detector
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Banquet and event room
- Bike rental
- Café
- Cloakroom facilities
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Hair dryer
- Hair salon / beauty centre
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Iron
- Luggage storage
- Newspapers
- Postal service
- Private check-in / check-out
- Room service
- Safe
- Security
- Serviced office
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Vending machines
- Wake-up call service
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Activities
- Golf course
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Nanaimo
Showing 4 featured reviews out of 901 TripAdvisor reviews
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Melody M
Telkwa, Canada
02/03/2026
“Harbour Hotel”
Great hotel, excellent staff.
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DJW64
Oxford, United Kingdom
03/11/2025
“Just great.”
Only here for 1 night but served us very well. Centrally located with shops, bars and restaurants on the doorstep. Room was decent size and very comfortable. Free parking round the corner in their own designated area. Lovely reception staff. Nice pub connected to the hotel. Nothing wrong at all wit… more
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Tien M
Quezon City, Philippines
13/02/2026
“Convenient downtown location!”
Excellent downtown stay! The location is perfect for exploring the harbour and local shops. Our room (428) was large with a stunning harbour view. We were pleasantly surprised to find free 24/7 laundry facilities on-site—a huge plus for travelers. Parking is free on Front Street, but definitely use… more
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MagicGirl57
Wales
14/09/2025
“A nice hotel in a great location.”
After reading some of the negative reviews on here we approached the hotel with some trepidation . However our fears were unfounded and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. There were some negative points - the decor in the upper floors needs updating, signage around these floors also needs improving a… more
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