| | | | | | Enter Travel Information Above For Hotel Availability | | | | | | | | | | | | | This 100% non-smoking Nanaimo, British Columbia hotel is minutes away from the Nanaimo Harbour, ferry terminals and the Nanaimo Convention Center. Welcome to the Best Western Dorchester Hotel, a beautiful heritage hotel featuring a convenient downtown location and a friendly helpful staff. Situated along British Columbia's Nanaimo Harbourfront, this Nanaimo hotel proudly offers well-appointed boutique style guest rooms; each equipped with LCD flat screen cable satellite television and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a wonderful meal at the hotel's restaurant, Deep Blue, offering beautiful views overlooking the harbour or sip a cocktail at the onsite cocktail lounge, Oasis Lounge. Other hotel amenities include ballroom, beauty shop, full business services and meeting/banquet facilities accommodating up 220 guests. Pets are welcome with restrictions. A variety of outdoor activities await guests staying at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel including walking and biking on the Harbourfront Walkway as well as sailing, jet skiing, fishing, scuba diving and kayaking on the harbour. Guests will find themselves within walking distance of several local attractions such as the new Nanaimo Convention Center, Petroglyph Park, the Great Canadian Casino and the Nanaimo Port Authority. Spend an evening out at the Port Theatre listening to a live symphony concert or visit Newcastle Island- a great spot for afternoon picnics. The hotel also offers convenient access to sea plane terminals and ferry terminals. Nanaimo is home to a variety of events throughout the year including Empire Days, Canada Day Celebrations, the World Championship Bathtub Races and the Vancouver Island Exhibition. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel are ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Make a reservation today and experience our hospitality. | | | | | | Location Description | | ·From: the North From Highway 19, take Exit 18 to city center. ·From: the South From Highway 19, take Exit 9 to city center. ·From: the East From Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, follow city center signs. ·From: the West From Highway 19, take Exit 18 to city center. | | Photos | | | | exterior
 | | | Check In: 3:00 P.M.
Check Out: 11:00 A.M.
Native currency: Canadian Dollars
Number of floors: 4
Number of rooms: 70
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time
Areas served: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
| | | | Parking Barber/Beauty Shop Handicapped Rooms/Facilities Free Parking Meeting/Banquet Facilities Fitness Center or Spa | | AM/FM Alarm Clock Coffee Maker in Room Elevators Hairdryers Available Pets Allowed Restaurant | | Bar/Lounge 24 Hour Front Desk Fishing Modem Lines in Room Shops/Commercial Services | | | | 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 available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
| Nearby Cities: * 60 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals * 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
| Local Attractions: * Fitness center * Jogging track * Nightclub * Casino/gambling * Pharmacy * Bicycling * Nature trails * Shopping * Fishing * Golf * Karaoke * Sightseeing * Sports events * Hiking * Mountain biking * Sailing/boating * Scuba diving * Water sports * Theatre * Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * Art galleries and shopping * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * Across the street from the Harbourfront Walkway * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * 0 kilometer(s) from Convention centre * .01 kilometer(s) from Port of Nanaimo Authority * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony * .01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park * .01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall * .01 kilometer(s) from City Hall * .75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area * 1 kilometer(s) from New Castle Island, Hiking, cycling, swimming and picnics can be reached by ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. * 1 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo First Nation * 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone * 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific * Within 45 minutes of 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
| Local Attractions: * Fitness center * Jogging track * Nightclub * Casino/gambling * Pharmacy * Bicycling * Nature trails * Shopping * Fishing * Golf * Karaoke * Sightseeing * Sports events * Hiking * Mountain biking * Sailing/boating * Scuba diving * Water sports * Theatre * Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * Art galleries and shopping * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * Across the street from the Harbourfront Walkway * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * 0 kilometer(s) from Convention centre * .01 kilometer(s) from Port of Nanaimo Authority * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony * .01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park * .01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall * .01 kilometer(s) from City Hall * .75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area * 1 kilometer(s) from New Castle Island, Hiking, cycling, swimming and picnics can be reached by ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. * 1 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo First Nation * 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone * 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific * Within 45 minutes of 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
| Local Attractions: * Fitness center * Jogging track * Nightclub * Casino/gambling * Pharmacy * Bicycling * Nature trails * Shopping * Fishing * Golf * Karaoke * Sightseeing * Sports events * Hiking * Mountain biking * Sailing/boating * Scuba diving * Water sports * Theatre * Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * Art galleries and shopping * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * Across the street from the Harbourfront Walkway * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * 0 kilometer(s) from Convention centre * .01 kilometer(s) from Port of Nanaimo Authority * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony * .01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park * .01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall * .01 kilometer(s) from City Hall * .75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area * 1 kilometer(s) from New Castle Island, Hiking, cycling, swimming and picnics can be reached by ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. * 1 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo First Nation * 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone * 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific * Within 45 minutes of 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
| Local Attractions: * Jogging track * Nightclub * Casino/gambling * Pharmacy * Bicycling * Nature trails * Shopping * Fishing * Golf * Karaoke * Sightseeing * Sports events * Hiking * Mountain biking * Sailing/boating * Scuba diving * Water sports * Theatre * Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * Art galleries and shopping * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * Across the street from the Harbourfront Walkway * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * .01 kilometer(s) from Convention centre, Opening Spring 2008 * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Port Authority * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony * .01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park * .01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall * .01 kilometer(s) from City Hall * .75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area * 1 kilometer(s) from Newcastle Island, Hiking, cycling, swimming and picnics can be reached by ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. * 2 kilometer(s) from Fitness Centre * 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone * 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific * Within 45 minutes of 5 championship 18-hole golf courses
| Special Events: * Empire Days, May Long Weekend * Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st * World Championship Bathtub Race, 3rd week of July * Vancouver Island Exhibition, 3rd week of August
| Special Events: * Empire Days, May Long Weekend * Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st * World Championship Bathtub Race, 3rd week of July * Vancouver Island Exhibition, 3rd week of August
| Special Events: * Empire Days, May Long Weekend * Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st * World Championship Bathtub Race, 3rd week of July * Vancouver Island Exhibition, 3rd week of August
| Special Events: * Empire Days, May Long Weekend * Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st * World Championship Bathtub Race, 3rd week of July * Vancouver Island Exhibition, 3rd week of August
| Nearby Cities: * 60 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals * 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
| Nearby Cities: * 60 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals * 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
| Nearby Cities: * 60 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals * 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
| Nearby Cities: * 60 kilometer(s) from Duncan, city of totem poles and native murals * 143 kilometer(s) from Victoria, the capital city of British Columbia
| Transportation: * Private shuttle service available to the ferries or Nanaimo Airport * .01 kilometer(s) from Harbour Air / Baxter Air, Seaplane service to Vancouver Harbour * .01 kilometer(s) from Gabriola Ferry, .01 kilometer(s) from E&N Dayliner, service to Victoria. * .01 kilometer(s) from the bus depot * 15 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Airport
| Transportation: * Private shuttle service available to the ferries or Nanaimo Airport * .01 kilometer(s) from Harbour Air / Baxter Air, Seaplane service to Vancouver Harbour * .01 kilometer(s) from Gabriola Ferry, .01 kilometer(s) from E&N Dayliner, service to Victoria. * .01 kilometer(s) from the bus depot * 15 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Airport
| Transportation: * Private shuttle service available to the ferries or Nanaimo Airport * .01 kilometer(s) from Harbour Air / Baxter Air, Seaplane service to Vancouver Harbour * .01 kilometer(s) from Gabriola Ferry, .01 kilometer(s) from E&N Dayliner, service to Victoria. * .01 kilometer(s) from the bus depot * 15 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo Airport
| Local Attractions: * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * 0.01 mile(s) from Harbourfront Walkway * 0.01 kilometer(s) from Convention centre, Opening Spring 2008 * 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
| Local Attractions: * Fitness center * Jogging track * Nightclub * Casino/gambling * Pharmacy * Convenience store * Bicycling * Nature trails * Shopping * Fishing * Golf * Karaoke * Sightseeing * Sports events * Hiking * Mountain biking * Sailing/boating * Scuba diving * Water sports * Theatre * Sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving and fishing available through front desk * Heritage walks, Japanese gardens, bird watching and wildlife viewing * Art galleries and shopping * Petroglyph Park, history of the First Nations people and rock carvings * Across the street from the Harbourfront Walkway * 0 kilometer(s) from Bastion Museum and boutiques * 0 kilometer(s) from Convention centre * .01 kilometer(s) from Port of Nanaimo Authority * .01 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo District Museum, replica of a coalmine with native exhibits * .01 kilometer(s) from Weyerhauser * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Theater and Live Symphony * .01 kilometer(s) from Maffeo Sutton Park * .01 kilometer(s) from Great Canadian Casino * .01 kilometer(s) from Port Place Mall * .01 kilometer(s) from City Hall * .75 kilometer(s) from Olde City, shopping area * 1 kilometer(s) from New Castle Island, Hiking, cycling, swimming and picnics can be reached by ferry from Maffeo Sutton Park. * 1 kilometer(s) from Nanaimo First Nation * 5 kilometer(s) from Bungy Zone * 6 kilometer(s) from Harmac Pacific * Within 45 minutes of 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 * 0.0 mile(s) from Harbour Air / Baxter Air, Seaplane service to Vancouver Harbour * 0.0 mile(s) from Gabriola Ferry 0.01 kilometer(s) from E&N Dayliner, service to Victoria. * 0.01 mile(s) from the bus depot * 20 mile(s) from Nanaimo Airport * 40 mile(s) from Vancouver International
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