Pet Friendly Property
Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H42.5(1,322 reviews)
Best Western Dorchester Hotel welcomes pets with up to 2 pets per room and a 35 lb weight limit per pet. The pet fee is 30 CAD/night per pet. Pets cannot be left unattended in the room. Service animals are welcome at no additional charge.
From
$112/night
Rates may vary by date
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Frequently Asked Questions about Best Western Dorchester Hotel
- What is the pet weight limit at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
- Best Western Dorchester Hotel allows pets up to 35 lbs per pet.
- Can I bring more than one pet to Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
- Yes — Best Western Dorchester Hotel allows up to 2 pets per room.
- How much is the Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet fee?
- The pet fee at Best Western Dorchester Hotel is 30 CAD/night per pet.
- Can pets be left alone in the room at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
- No — pets cannot be left unattended in the room at Best Western Dorchester Hotel.
- What are check-in and check-out times at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
- Check-in begins at 4:00 PM - midnight; check-out is by 11:00 AM.
Pet policies may change. Always confirm directly with the property before your stay.
About Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal With a stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bastion and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maffeo Sutton Park. Stay in one of 71 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Satisfy your appetite at Top Notch Burgers, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Amenities
- Check In: 4:00 PM - midnight
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Elevator
- Fitness facilities
- Hair salon
- Shopping on site
- Conference space
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Laundry facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Business center
- Smoke-free property
- Free WiFi
- Number of restaurants - 3
- Conference space size (feet) - 5000
- Conference space size (meters) - 465
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Conference center
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Free self parking
- Number of bars/lounges - 1
- Luggage storage
- Free parking nearby
- Water dispenser
- Designer stores on site
- Public winery tours
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Vending machine
- Street parking
- Uncovered parking
- Distance from property (ft) - 98
- Distance from property (meters) - 30
- Lot hours - 24 hours
- Carport
- Off-street parking
- Fishing nearby
- Casino nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
- Wheelchair accessible – no
- Food and water bowls
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- No rollaway/extra beds available
- No cribs (infant beds) available
- Professional property host/manager
Check-In & Check-Out
Check-In
4:00 PM - midnight
Check-Out
11:00 AM
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Policies & Fees
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 22 for adults, and CAD 10 to 22 for children
- Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Airport & Shuttle
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Internet
Free
Parking
Free
Breakfast
Group Breakfast available at $12(Inclusive of 15% SVC plus 5% GST)
Individual Breakfast available off the menu (Ranges from $5 to $15) Full service restaurant
Nearby Landmarks
- Bastion0.1 mi
- Vancouver Island Military Museum0.2 mi
- Nanaimo Museum0.2 mi
- Maffeo Sutton Park0.2 mi
- Casino Nanaimo0.3 mi
- Old City Quarter0.3 mi
- The OV Arts Centre0.5 mi
- Petroglyph Park1.0 mi
- Protection Island1.3 mi
- Nanaimo Aquatic Centre1.3 mi
- Vancouver Island University1.8 mi
- Departure Bay Ferry Terminal2.1 mi
- Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park2.2 mi
- Beach Estates Park2.3 mi
- Nanaimo Regional General Hospital2.4 mi
From
$112/night
Rates may vary by date
You will be redirected to HotelPlanner to complete your booking.

Location
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4