Best Western Dorchester Hotel
70 Church St.
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Why people book this hotel
“Close to restaurants and other tourist attractions, within walking distance”
“Perfect location”
“Staff were helpful”
“All staff where really friendly and helpful”
“Outside looks a bit shabby, but inside is nice and our room was very nice”
“Beautiful spacious room with great view over harbour”
“Cleanliness”
“Perfect location, great and attentive members of staff, comfortable and very cle…”
“The price is reasonable”
“The property is in a very good location and both restaurants attached to the pro…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Erin
family_with_children
June 9, 2026
ALl of it
Coral
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
“Comfortable and relaxed.”
Close to restaurants and other tourist attractions, within walking distance.
George
solo_traveller
May 28, 2026
Cleanliness
Andy
couple
May 26, 2026
“Very nice”
Outside looks a bit shabby, but inside is nice and our room was very nice. Staff were helpful.
ARMINDO
couple
May 26, 2026
No option of breakfast included. Everything else was OK!
Martine
couple
May 24, 2026
“Great stay in Nanaimo!”
Perfect location. Beautiful spacious room with great view over harbour. We ate in the Oceanview restaurant and it was excellent.
Anthony
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Perfect location, great and attentive members of staff, comfortable and very clean. Lovely coffee and tea in the room and good quality bath products.
Elizabeth
couple
May 18, 2026
“Great value for money.”
Fabulous view over the harbour watching the sea planes. Very comfortable bed. Ideal location for waterfront walk and restaurants.
Brendon
couple
May 17, 2026
All staff where really friendly and helpful
Vladimir
family_with_children
April 8, 2026
The location is amazing The room was clean and nice No carpet so it's a huge bonus
Rufus
solo_traveller
April 6, 2026
There was no microwave
Rene
solo_traveller
April 1, 2026
The hotel is conveniently located. The price is reasonable.
Valerie
couple
March 30, 2026
“View was Amazing and so was the evening dinner”
Elevator was out but not there fault. Sign was up for some help but it wasn't offered.
Sheila
couple
March 29, 2026
“Great Place to stay in Nanaimo”
It was very clean and comfortable. The location is great for the downtown and theatre. There are several choices of good restaurants in the vicinity.
Freda
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
“Clean room, clean sheets”
Clean and family friendly, bonus washer and dryer in the hotel
Barbara
solo_traveller
March 25, 2026
“I enjoyed my stay and wished I could stay longer .”
Location convenient to downtown.Suite spacious and modernized
Dixon
family_with_children
March 24, 2026
Friendly staff, good location.
Ambar
couple
March 23, 2026
“We were able to book an extra night with no issues at all”
The property is in a very good location and both restaurants attached to the property are very good and reasonably priced. All the staff we dealt with were wonderful, we ended up staying an extra night because we like it so much.
Robert
couple
March 22, 2026
“Very comfortable and a great view of the Harbour.”
Location was perfect for us. Staff very friendly and ND the restaurant was great. The food was excellent.
Lorna
family_with_children
February 26, 2026
Vishal checked me in and he was a delight!!
Facilities
Activities
Fitness centre, Fishing, Canoeing, Cycling
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Bar, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, WiFi available in all areas, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Lift, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Parking garage, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Mobile app for room service, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby, Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Pet bowls, Business centre, Laundry, Barber/beauty shop, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Private check-in/check-out, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage
King Room with Harbour View
The double room offers a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
The double room provides a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Two Double Beds
The quadruple room offers a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Two Double Beds and Harbour View
The quadruple room features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
Executive Two-Room King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
The suite features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
The suite offers a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 3 beds.
Junior Queen Suite with Sofa Bed
The suite features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.
King Suite with Sofa Bed and Harbor View - Non-Smoking
The suite provides a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.
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