Best Western Dorchester Hotel

7.8

Outstanding(991 Reviews)

Hotel in Nanaimo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

52.3 mi

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

50.5 mi

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

52.1 mi

Parksville Community Park

32.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Sofa • 365 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 344 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

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7.8

Outstanding(991 Reviews)

Hotel in Nanaimo

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

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.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Beachfront or waterfront

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Whytecliff Park | West Vancouver

52.3 mi

Museum of Anthropology at UBC

50.5 mi

Lighthouse Park | West Vancouver

52.1 mi

Parksville Community Park

32.1 mi

Available Rooms

1 Sofa • 365 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 344 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 710 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Sofa • 247 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.8

Outstanding(991 Reviews)

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10.0

Mar 2024

This is the authentic Nanaimo experience

Clean bright classy comfortable

Nothing, it was so lovely

8.0

Dec 2023

Beautiful View

Beautiful view, modern and clean room, excellent Customer service

No accessibility access, hardly any parking, no easy access to hotel

8.0

Nov 2023

Coup d'oeil exceptionnel

L'emplacement et la bonne humeur du personnel à la réception.

Rien en particulier

10.0

Oct 2023

very comfortable . staff were amazing

view was amazing looking out on the harbour

limited parking but its downtown so i understand

9.0

Aug 2023

I will return.

The hotel covered my parking at a nearby parade. Restaurant inside. Paper map of how to get to the Departure Bay terminal as my GPS was not working. AC was appreciated.

I would have appreciated a better listings of which channels the hotel carried. Tv was difficult to navigate. Grab bars around the tub would have allowed me to use it. I did not trust my balance without the grab bars so did not bathe.

8.0

Aug 2023

Lovely room. Ideal for centre of town. Friendly helpful staff in hotel and dining areas.

Newly renovated clean minders room

A/C did not turn off when temperature set.

7.0

Jul 2023

It was an okay stay

The view and upgrades they were doing

The bathtub barely drained, the AC didn't work, the water took forever to get warm enough to shower

7.0

Jul 2023

It was good for an older hotel great location.

Bed was a king great location

Manager in her pee Jay's at 7 or 8 am to say hi to her staff

7.0

Jul 2023

A great place to vacation!

The view was great! The location was perfect for us. The hotel was great. They had some staffing problems and a new manager started there during our stay. He very quickly got on top of things . The restaurant was not part of the hotel in that it was leased.

I have allergies and I called the two restaurants in the hotel before we booked to make sure it was safe for me. I could not eat there because the food was very unsafe for me and the restaurant staff was not knowledgeable and they were rude. I tried eating there a second time thinking a simple breakfast would be safe; poached eggs and toast. I was sick all day.

8.0

Jul 2023

Always enjoy the Dorchester

location

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

The staff was helpful. Worth its price.

10.0

Jun 2023

We were very pleased with the location & price of our accommodation. Would definitely stay again!

Loved that there was a washer & dryer available for guests to use! Bonus points for that. The restaurants downstairs were handy & delicious! Great location adjacent to Harbour Front Walkway.

8.0

May 2023

Delightfully surprised!

We did not have breakfast.

I was not aware the hotel was undergoing renovations. The smell of wallpaper stripper was very strong in the hallways.

3.0

May 2023

worst stay of the trip

the location is convenient, right by the marina, in downtown. there is a parking lot at the back.

The hotel was undergoing renovation during our stay. I thought I was some metaverse when I stepped out of the lift. We couldn’t even find our room because the number plate was not displayed on the door, it was on the floor by the door. All these should have been make known to the customer during booking. The front desk clerk didn’t even mention the renovation to us when we check in. the room was small, the bed was too soft, the in-room safe did not work. also, the floor seemed to be slanted. I’m glad we only stay for one night.

7.0

May 2023

Good

Staff was very helpful

Nothing

7.0

May 2023

Good

We loved to view from the bed to the water. That was wonderful

The hallway on the second floor had a fishy smell

8.0

May 2023

Very good

The food in both the bar/lounge and fine dining restaurant was excellent. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to help us.

3.0

May 2023

It is a very old hotel and Rooms are in need of repair.

Location was good and waterfront

It is a very old hotel and Rooms are in need of repair. Toilet was falling off base and needed to be replaced. Chair was broken and unusable. Ants in the room and in our bed.

8.0

May 2023

The one night stay was fine otherwise, good location.

Room was good, bed comfortable, and was quiet. Door on the room 205, not very square, big gap at the bottom, and tight on top??The door ga

The door gap is bad.

8.0

May 2023

pleasant renovated older hotel that is quite charming.

great location right downtown

parking was full so we had to move our car in the morning. not a big deal as we arrived late and left early.

1.0

May 2023

the room and location are good. staff and overall hotel accommodation is very poor.

staff were not helpful.

you confirmed that you would make an accommodation for me on the request but you failed to do so. very disappointed

7.0

Mar 2023

Good

beautiful location and view

Bed was not too comfortable and no hot tub or sauna.

8.0

Mar 2023

Overnight stay after coming off the ferry. Just what we needed.

Central, sea view.

Nothing

9.0

Feb 2023

Super central, nice view, friendly fast service, easy checkin & out.

We were upgraded for free to a harbourview room just because one was available - we didn't have to ask. Also - the windows can be opened to let in fresh air

8.0

Feb 2023

Great value and I would stay again!

I liked that it didn't have gross carpet or a gross duvet on the bed. Everything felt clean and I appreciated the coffee maker. The room had everything we needed.

The parking lot was so cramped. It was really hard to park my car and my daughter and I both had difficulty opening our doors to exit - and I drive a small SUV. I saw one driver in a large truck finally give up and park somewhere else.

2.0

Feb 2023

Questionable deposit refund practice.

Clean, coll character.

After over 2 weeks passed, I still have not received my deposit back onto my credit card. With multiple messages back and forth, still nothing resolved. I may have to escalate action.

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

Location

Not enough covers on bed, or pillows

7.0

Jan 2023

needs better upkeep. but overall, fine for a night.

good location. great restaurants attached and nearby. beautiful ocean view.

we’ve stayed many times before and it was always good. We haven’t stayed for 2 years and now it smells musty and it seems like there’s water damage in the walls. the halls, elevators and our bathtub and bathroom floors needed a good scrubbing. overall it was fine, but sadly we probably won’t stay again as it seems like the older building isn’t being maintained well.

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 $52 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?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel in Nanaimo

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nanaimo

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nanaimo?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

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