Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

About this property

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbour and is across the street from the Seaplane Terminal. The hotel offers free WiFi and free parking. The Best Western Dorchester Hotel features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. A coffee maker and free local calls under 30 minutes are also provided. The View restaurant at the Dorchester Best Western offers spectacular water views, phenomenal food, and amazing service. Guests can also enjoy exciting food and a refreshing cocktail at Top Notch Burgers, located in the lobby. The Departure Bay BC Ferry Terminal is 4 kilometers away. The Bastion Museum is 1.5 kilometers away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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2 large double beds
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
Australia Australia
“Great location close to ferry, nice comfortable room with excellent views”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sea facing rooms watching the float planes and port”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was lovely, view was amazing and the bed was enormous! The food was really nice too.”
Oliver
Germany Germany
“Staff very friendly. Location of hogel perfect. 2 very good restaurants.”
Kayley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location Free car parking Restaurants Size of room Makeup towel and toiletries Staff were helpful”
Katie
Australia Australia
“Our room was clean and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We booked a king room with Harbour view. Wow, what a view. It was superb. The room was spacious, clean, and modern. The extra large bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed being able to access Netflix on TV. The adjoining bathroom...”
Arabella
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and it’s just across the road from the Hullo ferry shuttle drop off. Right on the coast front.”
Brian
Canada Canada
“The view from the room. It was a view of the water.”
Gwen
Ireland Ireland
“Great location. I could see the waterfront from my bedroom window. The room was great, comfortable furniture, large clean bathroom. I ate at the bar and enjoyed a lovely meal. Staff were friendly and helpful. I found a space in the car park...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Top Notch Burgers
  • Cuisine
    American • Seafood
  • Open for
    Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

Best Western Dorchester Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$142. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverCarte Blanche Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of CAD 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.