- City view
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
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
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- 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.”
Maureen
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“Great location. King room Harbour view was amazing.”- Hibma Canada“Cute nice ip to date room, friendly professional people for staff,”
- Tanya United Kingdom“Easy check in with parking. Friendly stuff, clean room.”
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.
