Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Hotel in Nanaimo
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsAir conditioner, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Nanaimo with 3 restaurants and a fitness center
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 71 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center.
Best Western Dorchester Hotel offers 71 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Map of Nanaimo
Available Rooms
Junior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
5.0
Beautiful room with an excellent view of the marina! Very clean & modern! Staff super helpful. Priced very well considering we could walk everywhere! Restaurant also very good food. Parking available for free! Temporary parking available in front of hotel while you are checking in & IF you’re early, you can leave your luggage at front desk & park for free in the hotels parking lot behind the hotel. We received welcome texts, anything we can do texts & goodbye texts!! Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful room with an excellent view of the marina! Very clean & modern! Staff super helpful. Priced very well considering we could walk everywhere! Restaurant also very good food. Parking available for free! Temporary parking available in front of hotel while you are checking in & IF you’re early, you can leave your luggage at front desk & park for free in the hotels parking lot behind the hotel. We received welcome texts, anything we can do texts & goodbye texts!! Highly recommend!
5.0
Very nice room, excellent staff, enjoyed the restaurant.
5.0
Very nice room, excellent staff, enjoyed the restaurant.
10.0
The front desk was outstandingly helpful. There was construction near the hotel partially blocking the road. Staff came to the rescue helping us get parked & out luggage up to our room. Everyone was pleasant and helpful.
4.0
loved the layout of the room and wish I could give it a higher rating but the room was very dirty and rundown. Shower sounded terrible, floors were BLACK, dead bugs in the windowsill and bath, room was un level and the door got stuck. 2/10
4.0
Stylish clean rooms with a great view. Excellent seafood restaurant. Easy check in with great staff.
4.0
Stylish clean rooms with a great view. Excellent seafood restaurant. Easy check in with great staff.
5.0
Stayed here in the past. Ideal for what we needed. Will use again when we need to.
5.0
Stayed here in the past. Ideal for what we needed. Will use again when we need to.
10.0
Great staff, lovely room
10.0
Great location.
2.0
Rates were not consistent with like rooms. Accessible room too small. Noisy workers outside window. Wasn't told it was a pet friendly hotel... noisy pets in hallway barking at 6am for almost an hour
3.0
This hotel is a great location.
It is older, lots of light comes through doors, not the quietest. Cleanliness was mediocre. The viewing deck is on the wrong side, it faces the street side watching the homeless at the church and business building, not the ocean.
I appreciated the free laundry facilities, however I recommend the hotel implement slot times as there are rush hours in the evening times and some aggressive individual and remind those using the facilities to clean up after themselves.
I tried to get a table at the restaurant located at the hotel and waited some time for seating, ended up leaving to eat at the harbour.
Location is great for walking and dining in the area however this hotel would not be my first choice.
3.0
This hotel is a great location.
It is older, lots of light comes through doors, not the quietest. Cleanliness was mediocre. The viewing deck is on the wrong side, it faces the street side watching the homeless at the church and business building, not the ocean.
I appreciated the free laundry facilities, however I recommend the hotel implement slot times as there are rush hours in the evening times and some aggressive individual and remind those using the facilities to clean up after themselves.
I tried to get a table at the restaurant located at the hotel and waited some time for seating, ended up leaving to eat at the harbour.
Location is great for walking and dining in the area however this hotel would not be my first choice.
8.0
Had good stay
8.0
Had good stay
6.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Room was bright and clean. However, there were fixtures hanging out of the walls and ready to fall off. The room was very small but guessing that’s because it’s an old hotel. Nonetheless it just makes it a little less comfortable than larger hotel rooms.
6.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Room was bright and clean. However, there were fixtures hanging out of the walls and ready to fall off. The room was very small but guessing that’s because it’s an old hotel. Nonetheless it just makes it a little less comfortable than larger hotel rooms.
2.0
The hotel is a great location. Unfortunately, Lots of homeless in the area. Checkin was not very great, I arrived early, the front staff was disorganized one agent had a nose bleed made people wait around till coverage, and had to restart the proces, she forgot to order another customer his taxi after he was waiting a while and told another 30 minutes. They advised they could get me in rooms almost ready, cleaning staff was very behind and then room was not ready till 5:30 ( 1.5 hours after normal checkin) my room did not have a very clean floor, wish I brought slippers.
2.0
The hotel is a great location. Unfortunately, Lots of homeless in the area. Checkin was not very great, I arrived early, the front staff was disorganized one agent had a nose bleed made people wait around till coverage, and had to restart the proces, she forgot to order another customer his taxi after he was waiting a while and told another 30 minutes. They advised they could get me in rooms almost ready, cleaning staff was very behind and then room was not ready till 5:30 ( 1.5 hours after normal checkin) my room did not have a very clean floor, wish I brought slippers.
6.0
Neat location beside the water, shopping and points of interest. Easily accessible from the ferry terminal and airport.
Downsides-- atrocity for parking! They have a parking lot, but once it is full, good luck finding street parking anywhere nearby! High homeless population and active drug use within very close proximity, so do not leave belongings in your vehicle.
Positive-- they will cover cost of street parking within a kilometer of the hotel. Again, good luck finding a spot!
6.0
Neat location beside the water, shopping and points of interest. Easily accessible from the ferry terminal and airport.
Downsides-- atrocity for parking! They have a parking lot, but once it is full, good luck finding street parking anywhere nearby! High homeless population and active drug use within very close proximity, so do not leave belongings in your vehicle.
Positive-- they will cover cost of street parking within a kilometer of the hotel. Again, good luck finding a spot!
2.0
noisy, expensive for what you get, next time I will take another hotel, friendly staff, good wifi
2.0
noisy, expensive for what you get, next time I will take another hotel, friendly staff, good wifi
6.0
We had a lot of ants in our room
6.0
We had a lot of ants in our room
10.0
Staffs were nice and kind. Very helpful. I would recommend
10.0
Staffs were nice and kind. Very helpful. I would recommend
10.0
Homeless people taking over neighborhood
Didn't feel safe walking around
10.0
This is perhaps the best hotel experience I have ever had with Best Western. Every single member of the staff was a pleasure to talk with, and they are always offering to see if there is anything else that they can do to make our stay more enjoyable. Two restaurants on site and walking distance to lots of little shops and smaller restaurants. Rooms are of a good size and have spectacular harbor views! Little shops across the street around the harbor as well for Gelato. I sincerely hope that I get the opportunity to visit this property again! Special shout out to Snigdha who is a spectacular person!!!
10.0
This is perhaps the best hotel experience I have ever had with Best Western. Every single member of the staff was a pleasure to talk with, and they are always offering to see if there is anything else that they can do to make our stay more enjoyable. Two restaurants on site and walking distance to lots of little shops and smaller restaurants. Rooms are of a good size and have spectacular harbor views! Little shops across the street around the harbor as well for Gelato. I sincerely hope that I get the opportunity to visit this property again! Special shout out to Snigdha who is a spectacular person!!!
10.0
Homeless people taking over neighborhood
Didn't feel safe walking around
6.0
Room was fine. Plugs didn’t work. Restaurant average.
6.0
Room was fine. Plugs didn’t work. Restaurant average.
8.0
Neighbourhood while artsy seemed a little unsafe. Lots of biker types in the evening and homeless folks in the area. On the upside it’s close to the seawall and playground.
8.0
We had a partial view of the water. Room was well kept and comfortable.
8.0
We had a partial view of the water. Room was well kept and comfortable.
8.0
Neighbourhood while artsy seemed a little unsafe. Lots of biker types in the evening and homeless folks in the area. On the upside it’s close to the seawall and playground.
10.0
It is a great place with great service from staff. I will recommend the stay to other. Just make sure to bring your own slippers to the visit.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?
The average price for a rental in Nanaimo is $145 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, laundry, and tv.
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