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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness center

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Best Western Dorchester Hotel

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4
  • Popular LocationThe Nanaimo Bar1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTop Notch Burgers1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBastion2 min walk
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Museum4 min walk
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Room options

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (Living Room)

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel is located near a boardwalk/promenade and in a walkable area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Petroglyph Park and Protection Island, while Nanaimo Museum and Ladysmith Little Theatre are cultural highlights. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 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 (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Sails Brewing - 5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 9 min walk
  • Craft Fare - 3 min walk
  • Old City Station Pub - 2 min walk
  • The Nanaimo Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Eco-certified hotel in the business district
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, designer stores on site, and a hair salon at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Enjoy ocean views and brunch at the two onsite restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the central location
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 say good things about the clean, comfortable 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

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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–11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10–22 for adults and CAD 10–22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • The View Oceanside Grill
  • Top Notch Burgers

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels

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 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 10–22 for adults, and CAD 10–22 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)

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 does it cost to stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

As of Mar 19, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on Apr 14, 2024 start from CA $143.65, excluding 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.

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 eco-certified hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) 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. 331 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 413 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Len

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. The interior is great but the building is older so there are noises during the day, like some beeping alarm in the hallway. A night, there was no issues about getting some good sleep. Staff were friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Duane

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

8/10 Good

Sherryl, Edmonton

It was old but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

kisu

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was impressed by the staff there, they're so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are fabulous!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paulette

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to my medical appointment. Great restaurants. Competitive prices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and liked the pet bed and pet food bowl in room. Was very unimpressed that the price booked online was not the price that the hotel tried to charge at check in. It took at least 15 minutes to sort out and I had to show the front desk person the online booking a couple of times, he had to calll his supervisor, he helped another guest while I waited to get the error sorted out. The issue was rectified and it was a good thing I was paying attention or would have been grossly overcharged. Checking out the next morning there was another guest dealing with the same issue. Otherwise it was a good experience, however the attempt to overcharge me and not initially charge the amount I booked the room for online has left a sour taste in my mouth.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised by a free upgrade to a suite, which was spacious and comfortable with great views. We found the heater in the bedroom to be quite noisy. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like to stay at the Dorchester when we come to Nanaimo for medical appointments. It's convenient to the clinic and very comfortable. The View restaurant is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the classical downtown hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Room Cleanliness & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5