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
  • City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Executive Two-Room King Suite with Sofa Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Private suite
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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US$195 per night
Price US$585
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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About this property

This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbour 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 4 kilometers away. The Bastion Museum is 1.5 kilometers away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Executive Two-Room King Suite with Sofa Bed
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Private suite
Bed: 1 extra-large double bed
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 1 left
US$195 per night
Price US$585
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025
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  • 1 large double bed
US$456 for 3 nights
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Executive Two-Room King Suite with Sofa Bed
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
714 feet²
City view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Sofa bed
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$195 per night
Price US$585
Excluded: 13 % Tax, 3 % City tax
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 25 September 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
  • 1 large double bed
Room
160 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$152 per night
Price US$456
Excluded: 13 % Tax, 3 % City tax
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katie
    Australia Australia
    “Our room was clean and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We booked a king room with Harbour view. Wow, what a view. It was superb. The room was spacious, clean, and modern. The extra large bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed being able to access Netflix on TV. The adjoining bathroom...”
  • Arabella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and it’s just across the road from the Hullo ferry shuttle drop off. Right on the coast front.”
  • Hazel
    Canada Canada
    “The beach view is beautiful, and the beds are very comfortable. Having restaurants right in the hotel was super convenient, even though they were a bit on the pricey side.”
  • Maureen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Location & view from our room was amazing the view restaurant was excellent & our server Katie was lovely and effective she wasbgenuinely friendly and made us feel very welcome we wish we could have stayed longer ...definitely our choice next...”
  • Rodney
    Canada Canada
    “Great location. King room Harbour view was amazing.”
  • Hibma
    Canada Canada
    “Cute nice ip to date room, friendly professional people for staff,”
  • John
    Canada Canada
    “The staff were very helpful and very accommodating”
  • Grace
    Canada Canada
    “Located right on the harbour, easy access to the harbour and various restaurants. Interior is well renovated and very clean looking. I much like the wood/vinyl floors over carpet. Fridge in room, microwave and water machine in a common kitchen...”
  • Linda
    Canada Canada
    “The location bear the waterfront, shops, restaurants and the night market was great. My room was fresh and clean and had a Harbour view.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Top Notch Burgers
    • Cuisine
      American • Seafood
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Best Western Dorchester Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$143. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-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 identification 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.