About
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.
Guest Rating
Very Good
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Room Options
1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking
162 sqft • 1 Queen
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Family Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
366 sqft • 2 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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2 double beds, nonsmoking
227 sqft • 2 Double
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Junior Queen Suite with Sofa Bed
345 sqft • 1 Queen and 1 Sofabed
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1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Harbor View
216 sqft • 1 King
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King Suite with Sofa Bed and Harbor View - Non-Smoking
248 sqft • 1 King and 1 Sofabed
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Guest Rating
Very Good
Location Of Hotel
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Pros +
- Good bathtub
- Great location! Free parking! Very nice and clean!
- Location and room
Cons -
- Hallways are confusing- sort of like a maze
- I wish they offered complimentary coffee in the lobby throughout the morning. They stop offering it when the restaurant opens.
- The floor structure does not feel safe, inclined.
Top Quotes:
"Location on the Nanaimo waterfront was perfect."
"Bed was comfy."
"Excellent common facilities."
Business Traveler (77)
Solo Traveler (110)
Traveling as Couple (339)
Family with Young Children (214)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (3)
Group Traveler (80)
Total (944)
Dale
•Posted on: 11-14-2024
Good bathtub
Hallways are confusing- sort of like a maze
Julius
•Posted on: 10-18-2024
Great location! Free parking! Very nice and clean!
I wish they offered complimentary coffee in the lobby throughout the morning. They stop offering it when the restaurant opens.
Cal
•Posted on: 9-23-2024
Location and room
Chen
•Posted on: 9-17-2024
The bed sheets are clean
The floor structure does not feel safe, inclined.
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
Important Info:
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 200.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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- Best Western Dorchester Hotel