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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Harbour View Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Harbour View, Refrigerator And Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Premium Queen Suite with Harbor View

  • Sleeps 4

About the area

Nanaimo

Heart of Nanaimo.Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Bastion and a 5-minute walk from Vancouver Island Military Museum. Nanaimo Museum and Maffeo Sutton Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Maffeo Sutton Park - 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

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vault - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Red’s Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 5 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5000 square feet (465 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a 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.

  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 71 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

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 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

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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 Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kaileigh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was nice and clean. had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean unit and friendly staff, the only slight issue which is not in their control was the noise from doors slamming throughout the night which is a pain with a dog, but definitely not a dealbreaker would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Heater / AC was very loud , the street noise was quieter . Found a bug on the floor in the bathroom … not sure what it was
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

rowan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maurice, victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sable

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the free parking and room was great for our pet with laminate floors. Room was functional and clean. Pod coffee was great for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicolas, maple ridge

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff. Clean rooms. Lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakhvinder

Business traveller
Great location, lots of restaurants and shops all around as well as ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and seamless. Staff was welcoming. Room was clean and well equipped. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Coffee available in the lobby like most hotels are now doing would’ve been perfect
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Surjit, Surrey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious for our family of four. Wr loved the view of the harbor and watching the sunrise. Two tvs in each seperate areas were a nice touch. We were able to cast netflix and watch a family movie in the evening. I would definetly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to our medical appointment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Went for a few days out of town and stayed here, it was a calm, friendly environment. It was close to all amenities we were looking for around the city
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025