Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.2

About this property

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbor 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 2.5 miles away. The Bastion Museum is 0.9 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Free parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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2 queen beds
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Merrilee
    United States United States
    “The location was excellent, overlooking the harbor. The free parking was a real plus. The rooms were clean and the entire place looked bright.”
  • Chakir
    Canada Canada
    “Great location with restaurants on site. Very nice staff. Comfortable beds and good hot shower.”
  • Renata
    United States United States
    “The restaurant located at the hotel was incredible”
  • Jared
    Philippines Philippines
    “Great location, nice staff. The shower products they stock in the bathroom are amazing. The hallways feel a little dated (and smelled like lobster butter for some reason haha) but no big deal. You get a discount for the restaurant Top Notch on the...”
  • James
    Canada Canada
    “Fantastic stay! Friendly staff, spotless rooms, and perfect location. The atmosphere made our visit comfortable and memorable. Highly recommended!”
  • Almarie
    Canada Canada
    “Good restaurant options, boardwalk across the road for walking.”
  • Wei
    Canada Canada
    “Great location and great staff. Overall, good value for the money.”
  • Sally
    Australia Australia
    “Very well positioned hotel for the start to our Vancouver Island holiday. Excellent staff and would absolutely stay again next time we visit the island.”
  • Nyla
    Canada Canada
    “The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room, was large, I had the king suite with a living room that had a pull out couch. Originally I was supposed to travel with my family and if I did it would have been perfect.”
  • Nellie
    Canada Canada
    “The junior suite was a spacious room, clean facilities and lovely restaurant with great breakfasts and a good happy hour.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Top Notch Burgers
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Best Western Dorchester Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 200 is required on arrival. That's about $143. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-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 ID 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.