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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View | View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is ₩136,901
₩158,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
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Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed) | Room amenity

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Old City Quarter - 6 min walk
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 3 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Javawocky - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Bar and Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Eco-certified hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to designer stores on site, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (5,000 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Hotel Dorchester
Best Western Plus Dorchester
Best Western Plus Dorchester Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

As of Sep 27, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on Oct 24, 2024 start from ₩136,901, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Dorchester Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this eco-certified hotel is steps from Bastion and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo are also within 10 minutes.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 387 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Veera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
The front desk was outstandingly helpful. There was construction near the hotel partially blocking the road. Staff came to the rescue helping us get parked & out luggage up to our room. Everyone was pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaycee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
loved the layout of the room and wish I could give it a higher rating but the room was very dirty and rundown. Shower sounded terrible, floors were BLACK, dead bugs in the windowsill and bath, room was un level and the door got stuck. 2/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Don

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rates were not consistent with like rooms. Accessible room too small. Noisy workers outside window. Wasn't told it was a pet friendly hotel... noisy pets in hallway barking at 6am for almost an hour
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tibor, Pincourt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had good stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen, Regina

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Room was bright and clean. However, there were fixtures hanging out of the walls and ready to fall off. The room was very small but guessing that’s because it’s an old hotel. Nonetheless it just makes it a little less comfortable than larger hotel rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

jessie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Neat location beside the water, shopping and points of interest. Easily accessible from the ferry terminal and airport. Downsides-- atrocity for parking! They have a parking lot, but once it is full, good luck finding street parking anywhere nearby! High homeless population and active drug use within very close proximity, so do not leave belongings in your vehicle. Positive-- they will cover cost of street parking within a kilometer of the hotel. Again, good luck finding a spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
We had a lot of ants in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jae ho

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were nice and kind. Very helpful. I would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homeless people taking over neighborhood Didn't feel safe walking around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is perhaps the best hotel experience I have ever had with Best Western. Every single member of the staff was a pleasure to talk with, and they are always offering to see if there is anything else that they can do to make our stay more enjoyable. Two restaurants on site and walking distance to lots of little shops and smaller restaurants. Rooms are of a good size and have spectacular harbor views! Little shops across the street around the harbor as well for Gelato. I sincerely hope that I get the opportunity to visit this property again! Special shout out to Snigdha who is a spectacular person!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was fine. Plugs didn’t work. Restaurant average.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Neighbourhood while artsy seemed a little unsafe. Lots of biker types in the evening and homeless folks in the area. On the upside it’s close to the seawall and playground.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the neighbourhood and the staffs are really nice. The hotel is a perfect home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ho Man

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great place with great service from staff. I will recommend the stay to other. Just make sure to bring your own slippers to the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in the art district, in a very nice neighborhood with cafes and shops. Walkable and enjoyable. Staff and facilities were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very enjoyable, although I will say that the breakfast in the restaurant was below par.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Dorchester is a very nice Hotel. The staff were very good helpful and courteous to us. When we arrived there was a night market going on at the end of the street the hotel is on and the staff found us on street parking that was right across the street from the front doors. The room was super clean and the bed very comfy There are a few areas like in the bathroom that could use an update and the shower had almost no pressure at all We just wish we could have spent more time there as it was probably the nicest hotel of our trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024