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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nanaimo with 3 restaurants and fitness centre

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Premium Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed) | Room amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room
Lounge
3 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 2 min walk
  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Javawocky - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to designer shops on-site, a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and a ballroom
  • Smoke-free property, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Embers Wine & Charcuterie
  • The View Oceanside Grill
  • Top Notch Burgers

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on 17 Feb 2025 start from €84.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Dorchester Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this hotel is steps from Bastion and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo are also within 10 minutes.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 393 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tathiana

Liked: Cleanliness
I did not leave the hotel for walks. The area around did not feel safe. The hotel was clean. Bathroom could use some renovation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Got a whopping parking ticket even though parking was free to guests. Heater was noisy . Room was clean but dated. Restaurant was pretty good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bryant, Nanaimo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Street light shone very bright into room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members were understanding and accommodating to our needs had some issues but had them addressed quickly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No staff was onsite to check me in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hair on the shower wall, very loud heater that made it hard to sleep. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel Parking not the best but not the worst. Restaurants are the best in the city
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kieith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Downtown Town interests, harbour views, short walks. Minutes to both ferries. Staff helpful and pleasant. No breakfast included but nice enough eateries. Would have liked glasses in suite as well as plastic. Parking could be more. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ricky

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed the motel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The facility was conveniently located and walkable distance to points of interest in Nanaimo with a beautiful view of the harbor. The staff was very helpful. The cleanliness was outstanding. The laundry facilities were much appreciated and rather rare in a hotel accommodation. Overall, we would not hesitate to return to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff Room is cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For the most part good. I would return. But I came early and checked my bags. Room was not ready and that’s ok. I was told they would call me when the room was ready. Should have been at 4 I did not get a call. So I showed up at 5:15 and the room was ready. I asked why they didn’t call. They were puzzled then said I guess your room wasn’t ready. Then in the lounge we ordered boneless wings. There was a dead ant on the carrots. That turned us off enough to not eat there the entire time. Good walking distances for other places. I might add, it was nice for management to take care of our food bill. I suggest a microwave in the rooms. But overall good and I would return.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
When we arrived room was cold. The heater did not work. They tried a second room on same floor. No heating. We were moved to the second floor. Room was good. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paulette

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great restaurant. Lovely view Traffic a bit noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
At check in we were asked if we wanted an upgrade to an “executive suite.” The person at reception painted a great picture of it. Do not upgrade here! My wife and I found ourselves in a disjointed old room with a hallway and an old bathroom and cold sitting room with a pull out couch and separate bedroom at other end. Floors are uneven and it smelled musty. Not cozy at all maybe a good option for a small family . We have had good experiences here before so this was terribly disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desiree, Bella Bella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marlene

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024