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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
The price is SAR 320
SAR 371 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 January 2025

Room options

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Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Room amenity

Family Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive - 3.7 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 - ‬3 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), a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a ballroom, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free 24-hour offsite 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 common area(s)

Restaurants on site

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

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Fitness center
  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 center
  • Conference center (5000 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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.
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 pets (limit 2 total). 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.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 384 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 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

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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Chantel Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, very professional and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 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

Nolan, Kelowna

Business traveler
Just average at best here Fridge did not get cold and was really warm on the outside of fridge The ac/fan unit did not work properly and could not set to fan mode to sleep to a fan noise No free breakfast like most other Best Westerns offer NO hot tub Parking was super limited and frustrating Just ok at best here! I also asked on the survey to get 250 bonus points and she said she would send and did not all day
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancie, Kamloops

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was construction happening that was a nuisance to access the building.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing like the photos they have posted. The road to the main entrance was closed and even Google maps didn’t catch this. Front desk did the minimum, barely a hello, we waited while they finished what was on their computer but at least say hello! Room smelled horrible like glue and chemicals. Really small room and horrible bathroom with odd corner sink and two mirrors. The bottom of the tub was not solid but spongy…. It was needing repair. The parking was an open walk-in lot and it’s not too bad an area but I would not leave anything inside your vehicle. Check out was abrupt, no how was your stay, just felt brushed off. I would not stay here nor recommend it. Overpriced for what it offered.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Little Current

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

6/10 Okay

Cam

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Found a hair in my embedded in my coleslaw
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice as usual Homeless people in parking lot a little scary
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Traveled 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

Zoe, Burnaby

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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