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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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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed) | Room amenity
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room) | Room amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View | View from room
Step into Best Western Dorchester Hotel, where the charm of Departure Bay's ocean views meets modern comforts. Enjoy a fitness session at the gym, indulge in breakfast with a view at one of two restaurants, and unwind with dry cleaning/laundry services or a visit to the on-site hair salon.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • 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
  • Water dispenser

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $90
$104 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed) | View from room

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

Highlights

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

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino Nanaimo - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 2.7 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) - 176 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brix & Mortar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mrs. Riches - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 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.

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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 35 lbs 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 onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Onsite carport
    • Free 24-hour offsite 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
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

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

Working away

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

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hair salon
  • 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.

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

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 35 lbs 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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 with nearby activities like fishing and 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.

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Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The property offers excellent dining options with great restaurants on site and nearby. (27 reviews)
  • The property is very pet-friendly, welcoming dogs with amenities like beds and bowls in the room. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are very clean. The bed is super comfortable. Parking is easy and convenient. Very centrally located for anything you need to do downtown. Highly recommend.
Aaron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked hotel had smart tv with good cable channels. We could watch our YouTube channels. Especially good during winter months when it gets dark sooner.
Marlene, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel. The only issue was it does have a bit of a musty smell. But everything is lovely and cozy. Parking is a bit difficult too, being downtown.
Matthew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly, location is great at the waters edge with a nice park to walk around. The float planes come and go from there so the hotel has great views.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The check in Woman wereawesome and very friendly
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Check in was perfect! We got at the hotel at 1pm and our room was ready! The staff sent a message about it earlier in the morning! We really appreciated it! The room is small but comfy! The view is "the plus"!
Viviane, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful location!
Dianna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

All around great hotel. Perfect location. Super pleasant and helpful staff. Clean. Only issues were slight old building smell in hallway, and bed covering that would get twisted up. Loved 15% for guests at Top Notch Burgers restaurant in hotel. Food was delicious. Would recommend.
Linda Maria, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the area.
Ricardo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location
Kathy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great for an overnight stay before the ferry!
Scott, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful view, great harbour walks and shops. Great restaurants in the hotel and the immediate vicinity.
SYDNEY E, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

Good location nice hotel to stay in before ferry
Christine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and close to sea planes.
Corey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location! The room was nice and clean, beds were comfortable, and staff were super nice.
Tina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The lady who checked us in was so nice and helpful.
Charmaine, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed the restaurant, tasty.
Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Central, renovated room and reasonably priced.
JUDITH, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

In a nice area
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant stay

Great stay. Very walkable. Loved the harbour view.. Snigdha at front wasmost helpful. Would definitely stay again. Everyone very friendly..
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All over we had the best time!
Viral, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It is easy to city walk.
QI, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice job lace in the downtown. Close to harbour and great restaurants
Jack, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding. Tons of character, super clean, awesome helpful staff.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Older building but nicely renovated. Very close to the waterfront and our room had a wonderful harbour view. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Mark, 1-night trip