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About the Hotel

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4
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Offering a vending machine and a lift, the 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo is located merely a 5-minute walk from Nanaimo Art Gallery. Boasting a fitness centre, the hotel is right in the centre of the city, fairly close to Harbourfront Walkway.

Location

The charming hotel is nestled 850 metres from Gyro Park and 2.5 km from Harewood Centennial Park. From Best Western Dorchester Hotel it will take 25 minutes to walk to Buttertubs Marsh.

This accommodation is also located within walking distance of a harbour.

The nearest bus stop is Front at Church 350 metres away.

Rooms

The environmentally friendly hotel offers 71 rooms with an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning, as well as self-catering options such as coffee and tea making facilities. Bathrooms feature a separate toilet and a shower along with a hair dryer and bath sheets. Also, guests can take in the excellent views of the sea.

Eat & Drink

Gastronomic options include a lounge bar. The bar area includes a lounge. Gina's Mexican Cafe serves Mexican dishes and lies just moments from the Best Western.

Leisure & Business

Recreational facilities and a hair salon are also available at this smoke-free property. The hotel offers several sport activities such as cycling and fisheries. The Best Western Nanaimo offers a conference space and a business centre where guests can use a xerox and complimentary wireless internet access.

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The hotel provides many room choices—family rooms, doubles, and pet-friendly suites—with breakfast, free cancellation, and special offers
Queen Room Non-Smoking
2 persons
15 m² 
1 King-size bed
King Room Harbour View
2 persons
20 m² 
1 King-size bed
Double Room Two Double Beds
2 persons
21 m² 
2 Double beds
Double Room Two Double Beds Harbour View
2 persons
21 m² 
2 Double beds
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Local transport and travel tips

Overview of transport options available

City Centre
Nanaimo500 m
Airports
Nanaimo Harbour Water (ZNA)300 m
Nanaimo (YCD) 14.3 km

Facilities

Hotels feature amenities designed to keep both you and your pet comfortable

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free 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

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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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Hotel location

70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4
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70 Church Street, Nanaimo, Canada, V9R 5H4
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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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
71
Former name
BEST WESTERN PLUS Dorchester Hotel

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