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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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3 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪1 min walk‬

Room options

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Harbor View, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Harbour View Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbor View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Guest Room With 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Harbour View, Refrigerator And Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Two Double Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free WiFi

Premium Queen Suite with Harbor View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

Located in Downtown Nanaimo, Best Western Dorchester Hotel is adjacent to Bastion and within a 5-minute walk of Vancouver Island Military Museum. This 71-room hotel has 3 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Bastion - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Maffeo Sutton Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nanaimo Museum - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old City Station Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Vault - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noodlebox - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Guests of Best Western Dorchester Hotel enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Embers Wine & Charcuterie
  • 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
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (35 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 19
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Nanaimo, just steps from Bastion, and within a 10-minute walk of Nanaimo Museum and Maffeo Sutton Park. You'll also find Casino Nanaimo and Old City Quarter less than a mile away.

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

As of May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on May 31, 2026 start from $125, including 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.

Is parking available on site at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Best Western Dorchester Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Best Western Dorchester Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an ocean-view restaurant, a bar/lounge, and wine tours.

Are there hot tubs at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Best Western Dorchester Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Best Western Dorchester Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Best Western Dorchester Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Best Western Dorchester Hotel for a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

The closest major airport to Best Western Dorchester Hotel is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is within a mile. Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 8.7 mi away (13-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Best Western Dorchester Hotel that offer a balcony.

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 138 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and our view was lovely. Helpful and kind staff. Top Notch Burger was delicious!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Bryanne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean hotel in great location for downtown Nanaimo lax amenities… Coffee in the lobby would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerri-Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was helpful and friendly!! The room was very clean as well. We had a great view of harbour. We will stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a terrific 3 night stay. I requested a room that did not have a connecting door. My room was so quiet. Double pane windows took care of any traffic noise from Front Street. My last stay at the Dorchester was 15 years ago. It has been very nicely renovated. Very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stan

Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Kaela

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kabir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a great stay. Beds were super comfortable. Pillows were great. Room was super clean. Rooms were very small but not a huge deal for what we needed the room for.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean. Shower went cold fairly quick...but other than that was a great place to stay. Very friendly staff and perfect location for us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth, West Vancouver

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Terrible small room couldnt even more much around and that room was supposed to be pet friendly? It couldnt even fit a medium size dog. Lucky ours was just a puppy. I was happy to leave. Staff was super nice tho. Parking was horrible. I dont think I will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and a quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Helena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great location. The restaurant off the lobby, Top Notch is really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk person - very helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay here again when visiting Nanaimo.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura-Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janet

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parmjit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026