Best Western Dorchester Hotel
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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Kayley
United Kingdom“Location Free car parking Restaurants Size of room Makeup towel and toiletries Staff were helpful”- Katie
Australia“Our room was clean and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.” - Anne 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“Great location and it’s just across the road from the Hullo ferry shuttle drop off. Right on the coast front.”
- Brian
Canada“The view from the room. It was a view of the water.” - Gwen
Ireland“Great location. I could see the waterfront from my bedroom window. The room was great, comfortable furniture, large clean bathroom. I ate at the bar and enjoyed a lovely meal. Staff were friendly and helpful. I found a space in the car park...” - Tint Canada“Location was great, close to bars and restaurants. Front desk amazing via phone and in person!”
- Hazel 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.”
- Carolyn Canada“Location was excellent and breakfast was really good”
- Julia Canada“Nice view of the harbour, large and cozy room with windows that open. Great restaurant and coffee shop a few steps down the street.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Top Notch Burgers
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
