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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Eco-certified hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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Lobby sitting area
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Living Room)
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Overview of Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
The price is €120
Price available on 19/5/2024

Check out the area

Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal5 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)13 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal15 min drive
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Room options

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

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
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nanaimo

Best Western Dorchester Hotel is located near a boardwalk/promenade and in a walkable area with good shopping. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 4 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

  • White Sails Brewing - 5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 9 min walk
  • Craft Fare - 3 min walk
  • Old City Station Pub - 2 min walk
  • The Nanaimo Bar - 1 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, designer shops on-site and a hair salon at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the central location
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 say good things about the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key Global – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

  • Bicycle rentals
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10–22 for adults, and CAD 10–22 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

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

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 410 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly front staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to the harbour, waterfront and downtown core. A short walk to the float plane base and convention centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was too hot and despite complaining stayed to warm we had to leave the window open which helped but were then awakened by the traffic in the morning. I wasnt impresses by the $200 deposit either
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the dining options and how close we were to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROSELIA, Woodinville

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were all super nice and in good moods. Pet friendly which was great. No pool but I saw a deck that looked cool. Nice restaurant on site and in a great location to the wharf and downtown shops. Room was clean and bed was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

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

8/10 Good

Iain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel was great, right at the waterfront, close to stores and lots of restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024