The Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Nanaimo over looking picturesque Nanaimo Harbour. Our charming heritage boutique-style hotel is decorated in a style that blends old world class with modern conveniences to make your stay at this Nanaimo hotel a comfortable and memorable one!

Offering spectacular views of Nanaimo, along with Nanaimo’s inner harbour, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel features 70 well-appointed guestrooms. Our Nanaimo hotel also features a popular onsite restaurant: Deep Blue, high-speed internet, meeting rooms, complimentary overnight parking, and more!

Excellent Location!

Centrally located in Nanaimo’s downtown core, the Best Western Dorchester Hotel is minutes from the Departure Bay BC Ferry Terminal, and across the street from the Nanaimo downtown Seaplane Terminal. The Duke Point Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Airport are also a short drive away from the hotel.

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Discover Nanaimo

There is always something for everyone in Nanaimo, no matter what time of year or guest age including:

• Attractions
• Concerts
• Night-Life
• Recreation
• Professional Sports
• Shopping
• Theatre
• Dance
• Festivals
• Much more...

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.

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Our Hotel Packages

The Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel offers a variety of niche business and vacation travel packages to offer our guest exceptional value year round including:

• Wedding & Reception Packages
• Meeting & Banquet Rooms

Best Western Business Plus

The Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel offers all of the premium Best Western Business Plus services to all the hotel guests including:

• Free Wireless Internet
• Free Newspaper
• Fitness Center
• Express Check-Out
• Free Business Center
• Breakfast Available

In addition to Best Western Business Plus Service the Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel offers exceptional value Corporate Accounts to regular business travellers. Learn more...

Meetings, Banquets & Events

The Best Western Dorchester Nanaimo Hotel is excellent venue to conduct meeting and seminars while visiting Nanaimo. Our full service meeting facilities include everything you will to host a success meeting or event. Free Wireless Internet, Projectors and Food and Beverages. Contact our helpful sales staff to ensure everything you need to have a success meeting is ready and awaiting your arrival in Nanaimo. Learn more...