Hotel Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Business Centre
Standard Queen City View
Standard Queen City View
Standard Queen City View
Standard Queen Bathroom
Standard Double City View
Standard Double City View
Standard Double City View
Standard Double City View
Standard Double Guest Bathroom
Standard King Bathroom
Standard Double Harbour View
Standard Double Harbour View
Standard Double Harbour View
Standard Double Harbour View
Standard Double Bathroom
Standard King Harbour View
Standard King Harbour View
Standard King Harbour View
Standard 2 Queens Harbour View
Standard 2 Queens Harbour View
Standard 2 Queens Harbour View
Standard 2 Queens Harbour View
Standard 2 Queens Bathroom
Queen Deluxe Jr. Suite
Queen Deluxe Jr. Suite
Queen Deluxe Jr. Suite
Queen Deluxe Jr. Suite Bath
Suite-2 Double (Family Suite)
Suite-2 Double (Family Suite)
Suite- 2 Double (Family Suite)
Suite- 2 Double (Family Suite)
Suite- 2 Double (Family Suite) Bathroom
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
Suite- 1 Queen Premium View Suite
King Executive Suite One King bed and One sofabed
King Executive Suite One King bed and One sofabed
King Executive Suite One King bed and One sofabed
King Executive Suite One King bed and One sofabed
King Executive Suite One King bed and One sofabed
King Executive Suite Bathroom
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere
1 King Boardroom Suite Premiere Bathroom
Fitness Centre
Fitness Centre
Meeting Room Opera Room
Meeting Room Opera Room
Meeting Room Harbour Room
Meeting Room Harbour Room
Meeting Room Cambridge Room
Meeting Room Cambridge Room
Meeting Room Windsor Room
Dining Area
Dining Area
Dining Area
Dining Area
Breakfast Area
Bar and Lounge
Hotel Exterior
Best Western

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

70 Church Street,  V9R 5H4

Wake up to the rhythm of the harbour and the pulse of downtown Nanaimo at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel.

Whether you're here for a weekend escape or a week-long adventure, this heritage-style hotel places you right in the heart of Vancouver Island’s coastal charm. With panoramic views of the marina and steps from the seaplane terminal, your journey begins the moment you arrive. Inside, the hotel blends comfort and convenience with thoughtful amenities designed for both leisure and business travelers. Enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, a well-equipped fitness center, free guest laundry, and a rooftop patio perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The on-site restaurant, Top Notch Burgers, serves up local flavors with a view that’s hard to beat. Planning a gathering? The hotel offers five versatile event spaces, from intimate boardrooms to elegant banquet halls. Step outside and discover Nanaimo’s most beloved experiences. From the adrenaline of the Marine Festival and Bathtub Race to the creativity of the Festival of the Arts and Summertime Blues, there’s always something happening nearby. Take a stroll through the Old City Quarter, hop a ferry to Newcastle Island, or follow the Nanaimo Bar Trail for a sweet local treat. Dive with harbour seals, paddle the coastline, or catch the daily cannon firing at the Bastion. Whether you're here for a meeting, a celebration, or a spontaneous getaway, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers a seamless blend of location, comfort, and authentic local flavor.

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Pets Allowed
  • Accessible
  • Air Conditioning
  • WiFi & Internet Access
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Parking
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
  • 24-hour service

Other Services

Pay With Points
Suites Available
Packages Available
Free Breakfast Options
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Multi-Lingual Staff

Room Facilities

Coffee Makers in Rooms
Irons/Ironing Boards in Rooms
Hair Dryers in Rooms
Premium Movie Rental/Purchase Options