"Liked the Burger restaurant. But I did not spend any time in the immediate vicinity " More
Heart of Nanaimo
Your stay at this hotel will put you steps from Bastion and a 5-minute walk from Nanaimo Museum. Casino Nanaimo and Old City Quarter are also within half a mile (1 km).
Multiple dining options
This eco-certified hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and perks like free self parking.
11 Aug. 2020 by Julie
Dear Guest, Thank you for staying with us and I'm very sorry to hear what happened with our cleaning staff. It sounds like due to lack of training yet with our newer staff. I will assure to retrain our staff to accommodate guest's needs at all times. I'm sorry for any inconvenience it may have caused you. Please let me know if there's anything that I can be further assistance in the future. Sincerely, Julie Park General Manager
2 Aug. 2021 by Julie
Dear Guest, Thank you for your stay and your feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm glad to hear that our staff accommodated your needs well and hope to see you again near future. Sincerely, Julie Park General Manager
There are 2 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 rooftop terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the eco-certified Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Nanaimo hotel is smoke free.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)
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.
For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.
The View Oceanside Grill - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Special check-in instructions:
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property and commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western). This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.