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Hotel Overview
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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Location
Hotel location and the surrounding area
Nearby Attractions
Attractions
- Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques
- 0.01 mile(s) from Harbourfront Walkway
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Convention Centre
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Port Authority
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from City Hall
- 1 kilometer(s) from Newcastle Island
- 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone
- 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific
Dining
- Onsite, Top Notch Burgers, pub, American, open 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m. Lunch and dinner also served.
- Onsite, The View Oceanside Grill , full service, Seafood, open 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., reservations recommended
Nearby Cities
- 60.00 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals
- 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
Recreation
- Casino/gambling
- Bicycling
- Nature trails
- Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Mountain biking
- Sailing/boating
- Scuba diving
- Water sports
- Theatre
- Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing
- Heritage walks, bird watching and wildlife viewing
- 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
Shopping
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall
- 0.75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area
Transportation
- Private shuttle service available to the ferries or Nanaimo Airport
- 180 kilometer(s) from Victoria International Airport, Seaplane service to Vancouver Harbour. The hotel is located across from the terminal in Nanaimo Harbour.
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from the bus depot
- 20.00 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Airport
- 40.00 kilometer(s) from Vancouver International Airport, BC Ferries to cross over to Vancouver Island, about three hours.
- 0.01 kilometer(s) from Seaplane Terminal The Seaplane terminal is across the stree from the hotel and connects to Vancouver Downtown, Vancouver Int'l Airport, Victoria Downtown, or other Canadian West Coast Harbour locations. This is a viable alternative mode of coastal transportation.
- 0 block(s) from Nanaimo The hotel is located in the heart of Nanaimo, right on the vibrant Inner Harbour.