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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Review
Situated in a business area, the 3-star Best Western Dorchester Hotel Nanaimo is overlooking Inner Harbour and features a vending machine and a lift. Located around a 25-minute stroll from a family-friendly spot such as Harewood Centennial Park Playground, the eco-friendly hotel has 71 rooms close to a ferry port.
Don't miss out on a delicious buffet breakfast during your stay at the Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo. Top Notch Burgers is the on-site lounge bar. Penny's Palapa is a perfect place to enjoy meal of Mexican cuisine and it is situated within short walking distance of this Nanaimo property.
The charming accommodation enjoys a central location near a harbour. This Nanaimo hotel offers proximity to such natural sights as Beach Estates Park (3.4 km) and Petroglyph Provincial Park (3.1 km).
Convention centres are close to the property, and the scenic Departure Bay is 3.9 km away. Best Western Dorchester Hotel is located only minutes from the 19th century fortification "Bastion", while Casino Nanaimo is a 6-minute stroll away.
Also, there is Downtown Nanaimo Transit Exchange bus station a mere 10 minutes on foot from the charming accommodation.
The rooms have private bathrooms with an additional toilet and a shower. Guests can use an additional toilet and a shower, along with free toiletries and towels. Some of the rooms also look over the city.
The Best Western Dorchester also features canoeing, cycling, and fisheries along with bicycles for rent. The accommodation is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Protection Island and entices corporate travellers with a conference space and meeting rooms featuring a photocopy machine and a work desk.
Impressions
Pros
- Modern and fantastic hotel with ocean views so close to the city centre.
- Magnificent central location only a short distance to Nanaimo Art Gallery.
- Surrounded by a harbour and the bay.
- Great-sized rooms have spacious bedrooms, plus a flat-screen TV, a Keurig coffee machine, and a hair dryer.
- Some units with nice decor.
- It serves Ukrainian fare in a great on-site restaurant.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Great prices for the area.
Cons
- A few quests expressed dissatisfaction with quite small bathrooms.
- A few staff members might seem inexperienced at times.
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Bowen Park 1.74 km (1.08 mi.)
- Bastion 350 m (1148 ft)
- Harbour Air Seaplanes 80 m (262 ft)
- Vancouver Island Conference Centre 400 m (1312 ft)
- Piper Park 250 m (820 ft)
- Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park 2.50 km (1.55 mi.)
- Harbourfront Walkway 330 m (1083 ft)
- Artzi Stuff 20 m (66 ft)
- Maffeo Sutton Park 570 m (1870 ft)
Restaurants nearby
- White Rabbit Coffee Co 750 m (2461 ft)
- Waterfront Confections 160 m (525 ft)
- Queens Pub 480 m (1575 ft)
- Red's Bakery 200 m (656 ft)
- Subway 510 m (1673 ft)
- Wendy's 510 m (1673 ft)
- Javawocky Coffee House 290 m (951 ft)
- Tim Hortons 690 m (2264 ft)
- Food Koma The Global Grill 140 m (459 ft)
Transportation
- Nanaimo Harbour Water 190 m (623 ft)
- Front at Church 100 m (328 ft)
- 110497 120 m (394 ft)
- Bastion at Skinner 140 m (459 ft)
- 110505 140 m (459 ft)
- Downtown Nanaimo Transit Exchange 710 m (2329 ft)
Facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Shared kitchen
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Grocery shopping service
Relax
- Sun terrace
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Fishing
Rooms
Best Western Dorchester Hotel FAQ
Key Features
- free parking
- free wifi
- fitness centre
- family rooms
- non-smoking rooms
- restaurant
- room service
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
Contact Information
deborah@mayfairhotels.ca
Website
Reservation: +1-888-475-8114
250-754-2638