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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, Harbor 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
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 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 ￥13,395
￥15,538 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2

Room options

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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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub 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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

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

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

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
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
  • 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 (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) - 22.4 miles/36 km

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 center 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 travelers like the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 71 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited
  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 98 ft
  • Street parking available

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

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

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Designer stores on site
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

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 drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • 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 serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Embers Wine & Charcuterie - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

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 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).

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. 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 spots 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 onsite 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 center.
Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite 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. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

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

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

Amit, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dannieli, 2-night 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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8/10 Very Good

sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Josef Jehoshua, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Stylish clean rooms with a great view. Excellent seafood restaurant. Easy check in with great staff.
Raina, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed here in the past. Ideal for what we needed. Will use again when we need to.
1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kuldeep, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Look at alternative options
This hotel is a great location. It is older, lots of light comes through doors, not the quietest. Cleanliness was mediocre. The viewing deck is on the wrong side, it faces the street side watching the homeless at the church and business building, not the ocean. I appreciated the free laundry facilities, however I recommend the hotel implement slot times as there are rush hours in the evening times and some aggressive individual and remind those using the facilities to clean up after themselves. I tried to get a table at the restaurant located at the hotel and waited some time for seating, ended up leaving to eat at the harbour. Location is great for walking and dining in the area however this hotel would not be my first choice.
Breanne, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Avoid early checkin.
The hotel is a great location. Unfortunately, Lots of homeless in the area. Checkin was not very great, I arrived early, the front staff was disorganized one agent had a nose bleed made people wait around till coverage, and had to restart the proces, she forgot to order another customer his taxi after he was waiting a while and told another 30 minutes. They advised they could get me in rooms almost ready, cleaning staff was very behind and then room was not ready till 5:30 ( 1.5 hours after normal checkin) my room did not have a very clean floor, wish I brought slippers.
Breanne, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

CHI CHING, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staffs were nice and kind. Very helpful. I would recommend
jae ho, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Homeless people taking over neighborhood Didn't feel safe walking around
Dan, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!!!
James, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Room was fine. Plugs didn’t work. Restaurant average.
Heather, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

We had a partial view of the water. Room was well kept and comfortable.
Gloria, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Bruce, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I like the neighbourhood and the staffs are really nice. The hotel is a perfect home away from home.
Julianne, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Ho Man, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Matteo, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was very enjoyable, although I will say that the breakfast in the restaurant was below par.
Paul, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Debbie, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

No handy cap parking 🅿️
Glen, 3-night trip
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