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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Nanaimo with 3 restaurants and a fitness center

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed) | Room amenity
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Lounge
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
The current price is SAR 345
SAR 400 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr

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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed) | View from room

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive - 15.5 km

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 - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to designer stores 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), free newspapers, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 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 35 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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 and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

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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 35 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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?

Check-out 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.

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1003 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Amenities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ma. Katrina Gracia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hullo bus shuttle is right across the hotel. Convenient and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central location and walkable to venue we were attending. Parking not an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chavadon

Friendly staff, good location, clean,good facilities, comfortable bed. 👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice hotel. It’s very comfortable and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was very clean, but my room was quite small, especially the bathroom. Parking was limited to a very small parking lot adjacent to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good one night stay here. Staff at the front desk and restaurant were excellent. So helpful and friendly. We were upgraded to a one bedroom suite and it was super comfortable and spacious. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk and the restaurants have such nice people! the hotel is what you would expect for it's age but it's well kept and was ready for us when we got here. close to everything. parking is tight and limited
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We've stayed here many times. I was disappointed to see that they have taken all the alarm clocks out of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay. All went great 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
old hotel, newly renovated. Has some quirks as a result. Overall a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, very good location, great staff. Felt very homey.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is older but well kept, in a great location, helpful staff and everything I had to eat while here was very good. The waiter in the Oceanside Grill was awesome, made the experience all that much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

ricky

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

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

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

6/10 Okay

Andrena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking difficult
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

8/10 Good

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property But rooms are very small, Next Time I will book King Room😊 Otherwise it was good stay 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet great view and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, helpful staff, comfy bed… but, the downside is that the heating/cooling units have very loud fans. We turned ours off, but could still hear the room bellow’s fan. Would recommend the Dorchester for a stay in Nanaimo (very close to the Nanaimo Riviera), just beware of noise issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025