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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A marina with various boats docked, a calm water body, and a forested area in the background.
A modern lobby with a sofa, armchair, and a coffee table.
A modern hotel with a prominent sign, multiple windows, and a visible storefront.
A spacious dining area with wooden flooring, large windows, and chandeliers.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options including a booth and high stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Harbor View, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Sofabed, Harbor View, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with sheer curtains, and a wall-mounted abstract painting.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a painting, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a flat-screen TV, and a painting on the wall.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of trees.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bastion. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 3 restaurants. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and 5 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 15 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 business-friendly Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Top Notch Burgers – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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.

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 self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

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

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • 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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel
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Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, view, and staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location excellent value Helpful staff Gym and laundry on site Free parking
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area and nice property. Located walking distance to multiple restaurants and shopping. I’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great trip. Hotel was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baltazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff great location great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay there. Close to the harbour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms and property. Staff was very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Would come back again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, very accommodating staff, location convenient to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, great water view, friendly and helpful staff.
View from room 202
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is great, front desk staff are wonderful, attention to detail, friendly, accommodating and making your stay special! It’s conveniently located and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk service (including parking) was outstanding. Lots of space in our room. Aging property meant great value and a very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were super friendly and helpful. We had a room with a harbour view which was fantastic. The room had everything we needed for our stay. Great location with free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, decent view. Close to a late night ferry arrival and just needed rest. Best sleep ever. The main floor restaurant had just what I needed before hitting the road.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stall accommodated my Expedia request for an early check in, as we flew in by seaplane at noon. That was perfect after a long morning of travelling. Front desk staff helpful in pointing out attractions and shopping and dining. However we ate twice in the hotel’s restaurant as the food as service was great. This must be a fun place to work, even the housekeeping staff were above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hard to find parking. Very limited spots
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk check in gentleman was outstanding. Everything was surprisingly terrific.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience. Parking is limited
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026