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 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved
Susan
Australia
“Great location close to ferry, nice comfortable room with excellent views”
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Alan
United Kingdom
“Sea facing rooms watching the float planes and port”
Gary
United Kingdom
“Room was lovely, view was amazing and the bed was enormous!
The food was really nice too.”
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Oliver
Germany
“Staff very friendly. Location of hogel perfect. 2 very good restaurants.”
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Katie
Australia
“Our room was clean and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.”
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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...”
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Arabella
United Kingdom
“Great location and it’s just across the road from the Hullo ferry shuttle drop off. Right on the coast front.”
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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.”
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.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Top Notch Burgers
Cuisine
American • Seafood
Open for
Brunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly • Modern
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Best Western Dorchester Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of CAD 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$142. 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.
Children and beds
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
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