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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4
  • Bastion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Nanaimo Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Casino Nanaimo
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪3 min walk‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

  • 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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (749)
The price is €132
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
5 Feb - 6 Feb
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About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo with 3 restaurants and a fitness center
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 71 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bastion. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 3 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Top Notch Burgers - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The View Oceanside Grill - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Embers Wine & Charcuterie - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free 24 hours off-site parking within 98 ft
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: CAD 10-22 for adults and CAD 10-22 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Accessibility

  • If you have any 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorize 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 390 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 372 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1001 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

Gilbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The back stairs to street were a bit of a go in the rain
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe, Burnaby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay when visiting Nanaimo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot downtown! Walkable to shops and restaurants. We liked White Sails Brewing nearby and La Stella restaurant. Hotel parking was easy and staff were very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property was okay. Parking was a little way away from hotel and felt a little uncomfortable walking to it as there were homeless people around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The employees were friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The hotel was kept clean. Our room was clean and spacious. There are lots of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs (they can get a little noisy) and shopping centres around. There is a little water front park across the street that is nice to walk around in and peaceful. Everything is within walking distance. There is a beautiful waterfront park a few blocks away with free parking and great for the whole family. The only issue we had was that my husband is diabetic and takes insulin, we forgot our sharps bin at home and unfortunately the hotel didn’t have anything on the premises for us to dispose of the needles in a safe way. If I could give feedback to the management it would be to have a sharps bin either in the public washrooms or at the front desk for safety reasons. Other then the lack of sharps bins our stay was really enjoyable and we will definitely be staying again the next time we stay in Nanaimo. I’ve already recommended this location to friends and family for their next stay in Nanaimo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

YI JING

Liked: Staff & service
friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cecilia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by the water, good distance to stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda Liza

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannieli

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good decent hotel. Please consider adding soundproofing esp. on the windows due to noise, and not texting to check in that often.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The people around the property late at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately soaps/shampoo are not scent free
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Quality at a reasonable price
Very nice room, excellent staff, enjoyed the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
The front desk was outstandingly helpful. There was construction near the hotel partially blocking the road. Staff came to the rescue helping us get parked & out luggage up to our room. Everyone was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Josef Jehoshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaycee

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
loved the layout of the room and wish I could give it a higher rating but the room was very dirty and rundown. Shower sounded terrible, floors were BLACK, dead bugs in the windowsill and bath, room was un level and the door got stuck. 2/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Raina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish clean rooms with a great view. Excellent seafood restaurant. Easy check in with great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here in the past. Ideal for what we needed. Will use again when we need to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024