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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with 3 restaurants, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is €84
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 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

  • Casino Nanaimo - 6 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 1 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 57 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 81 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 176 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

When you stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal. Guests can visit the fitness centre for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Top Notch Burgers, which is one of 3 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fellow travellers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 71 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 19
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 16 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free 24-hours off-site parking within 98 ft
    • Street parking available
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Shopping
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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 only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Embers Wine & Charcuterie – On-site fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 16 kg per pet. There's a charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an on-site casino at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (6-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at Best Western Dorchester Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Best Western Dorchester Hotel also has a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring ocean views.
What's the area around Best Western Dorchester Hotel like?
Best Western Dorchester Hotel is a short 1-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 4 minutes' walk from Nanaimo Museum. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

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 Exceptional

Takanao, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sue, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Sean, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeffery, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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6/10 Good

AC unit was too noisy. Could barely sleep
Washington, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jacqueline, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Jackson, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice as usual Homeless people in parking lot a little scary
Daniel, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome view & room w/super friendly staff
Beautiful room with an excellent view of the marina! Very clean & modern! Staff super helpful. Priced very well considering we could walk everywhere! Restaurant also very good food. Parking available for free! Temporary parking available in front of hotel while you are checking in & IF you’re early, you can leave your luggage at front desk & park for free in the hotels parking lot behind the hotel. We received welcome texts, anything we can do texts & goodbye texts!! Highly recommend!
Adriana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The back stairs to street were a bit of a go in the rain
Gilbert, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amit, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay when visiting Nanaimo.
Zoe, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

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!
Susan, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

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
Ross, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Krystal, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

Walter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

friendly staff
YI JING, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Right by the water, good distance to stores and restaurants.
Maria Cecilia, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Brenda Liza, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dannieli, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good decent hotel. Please consider adding soundproofing esp. on the windows due to noise, and not texting to check in that often.
Natalie, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The people around the property late at night
Lloyd, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unfortunately soaps/shampoo are not scent free
Robert, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Quality at a reasonable price
Very nice room, excellent staff, enjoyed the restaurant.
Reed, 1-night trip
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