Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.1
  • Free on-site parking
  • Restaurant
  • Sea view
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • View
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Cheapest option at this property with free cancellation for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room with Two Double Beds and Harbor View
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 double beds
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 15 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
We have 2 left
US$139 per night
Price US$418
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Best Western
Hotel chain/brand
Best Western

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Top pick by families with children

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double Room with Two Double Beds and Harbor View
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 double beds
Free stay for your child
Free cancellation before 16:00 on 15 October 2025
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Sea view
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US$139 per night
Price US$418
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Queen Room - Non-Smoking
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 15 October 2025
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  • 1 large double bed
US$397 for 3 nights
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Double Room with Two Double Beds and Harbor View
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
  • 2 double beds
230 feet²
Sea view
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Desk
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$139 per night
Price US$418
Excluded: 5 % Goods & services tax, 11 % Tax
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 15 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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    We have 2 left
  • Free stay for your child
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
  • 1 large double bed
160 feet²
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2
US$132 per night
Price US$397
Excluded: 5 % Goods & services tax, 11 % Tax
  • Free cancellation before 16:00 on 15 October 2025
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Sea facing rooms watching the float planes and port”
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was lovely, view was amazing and the bed was enormous! The food was really nice too.”
  • Oliver
    Germany Germany
    “Staff very friendly. Location of hogel perfect. 2 very good restaurants.”
  • Katie
    Australia Australia
    “Our room was clean and the staff were extremely helpful and welcoming.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom 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...”
  • Arabella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location and it’s just across the road from the Hullo ferry shuttle drop off. Right on the coast front.”
  • Hazel
    Canada 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 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 Canada
    “Great location. King room Harbour view was amazing.”
  • Hibma
    Canada Canada
    “Cute nice ip to date room, friendly professional people for staff,”

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.

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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.
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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.