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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 3 restaurants and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel places you in the centre of Nanaimo, steps from Bastion and within a short 5-minute stroll of Nanaimo Museum. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include 3 restaurants, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Top Notch Burgers, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 5000 square feet (465 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Nanaimo hotel include Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal.

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 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Eco-certified hotel with 3 restaurants and fitness centre
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms.

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

This Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq. m of conference space
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 71 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

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

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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.

Property is also known as

Best Western Dorchester
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Best Western Hotel Dorchester
Best Western Plus Dorchester
Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel
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Best Western Plus Dorchester Nanaimo
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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Yep, Best Western Dorchester Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$156.15, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

The closest beach to Best Western Dorchester Hotel is Departure Bay Beach (4.9 km).

What makes Best Western Dorchester Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Best Western Dorchester Hotel.

Does Best Western Dorchester Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

No, Best Western Dorchester Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Furry friends are welcome at Best Western Dorchester Hotel, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 385 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 388 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 1023 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1023 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

6/10 Okay

jessie

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Neat location beside the water, shopping and points of interest. Easily accessible from the ferry terminal and airport. Downsides-- atrocity for parking! They have a parking lot, but once it is full, good luck finding street parking anywhere nearby! High homeless population and active drug use within very close proximity, so do not leave belongings in your vehicle. Positive-- they will cover cost of street parking within a kilometer of the hotel. Again, good luck finding a spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Senthil

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

6/10 Okay

CHI CHING

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

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

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We had a lot of ants in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jae ho

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were nice and kind. Very helpful. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless people taking over neighborhood Didn't feel safe walking around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perhaps the best hotel experience I have ever had with Best Western. Every single member of the staff was a pleasure to talk with, and they are always offering to see if there is anything else that they can do to make our stay more enjoyable. Two restaurants on site and walking distance to lots of little shops and smaller restaurants. Rooms are of a good size and have spectacular harbor views! Little shops across the street around the harbor as well for Gelato. I sincerely hope that I get the opportunity to visit this property again! Special shout out to Snigdha who is a spectacular person!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was fine. Plugs didn’t work. Restaurant average.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a partial view of the water. Room was well kept and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Neighbourhood while artsy seemed a little unsafe. Lots of biker types in the evening and homeless folks in the area. On the upside it’s close to the seawall and playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the neighbourhood and the staffs are really nice. The hotel is a perfect home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ho Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place with great service from staff. I will recommend the stay to other. Just make sure to bring your own slippers to the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the art district, in a very nice neighborhood with cafes and shops. Walkable and enjoyable. Staff and facilities were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very enjoyable, although I will say that the breakfast in the restaurant was below par.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dorchester is a very nice Hotel. The staff were very good helpful and courteous to us. When we arrived there was a night market going on at the end of the street the hotel is on and the staff found us on street parking that was right across the street from the front doors. The room was super clean and the bed very comfy There are a few areas like in the bathroom that could use an update and the shower had almost no pressure at all We just wish we could have spent more time there as it was probably the nicest hotel of our trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Glen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
No handy cap parking 🅿️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to spend the night in nanaimo!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location across the street from Nanaimo harbour. Our room had view of harbour also. Parking was limited 2 small parking lots then street parking. Or park in parade down the street. Only thing we would complain about would be parking situation. Burger restaurant in lobby was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Emma

It was cramped and weird. Not up to the standard of normal best westerns.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was wonderful and service was terrific. However, the onsite restaurant had a very, very limited menu and the food was constantly overcooked and flavourless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara, Whistler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view and across the road from the walk around the harbour
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great waterfront location yet not in a busy area suoerb service by staff starting with an email prior to arrival and a text message after we were in our room.to check up on us. enjoyed our stay and will.definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

You get what you pay for. The nightly price is affordable and relatively cheap. The hotel is older and probably needs some new paint and remodeling. The staff is really kind. They do try to accommodate when they can. Our first room was on the third floor and it was incredibly noisy b/c of the family above us with kids running around. They changed our room to the top floor the next day, which was nice of them. I don’t think they changed the sheets, it felt like there were bread crumbs in the sheets. We asked for room service and for the linens to be changed, but they never sent anyone. They were kind enough to give us a credit to make up for it. Also, the air conditioning broke down for two days. Although the staff was as helpful as they could be, I probably wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024