- City view
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
About this property
This downtown Nanaimo hotel overlooks the Inner Harbor 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 2.5 miles away. The Bastion Museum is 0.9 miles away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Renata
United States“The restaurant located at the hotel was incredible” - Jared
Philippines“Great location, nice staff. The shower products they stock in the bathroom are amazing. The hallways feel a little dated (and smelled like lobster butter for some reason haha) but no big deal. You get a discount for the restaurant Top Notch on the...” - James
Canada“Fantastic stay! Friendly staff, spotless rooms, and perfect location. The atmosphere made our visit comfortable and memorable. Highly recommended!” - Almarie Canada“Good restaurant options, boardwalk across the road for walking.”
- Wei Canada“Great location and great staff. Overall, good value for the money.”
- Sally
Australia“Very well positioned hotel for the start to our Vancouver Island holiday. Excellent staff and would absolutely stay again next time we visit the island.” - Nyla Canada“The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room, was large, I had the king suite with a living room that had a pull out couch. Originally I was supposed to travel with my family and if I did it would have been perfect.”
- Nellie Canada“The junior suite was a spacious room, clean facilities and lovely restaurant with great breakfasts and a good happy hour.”
- Nellie Canada“Nice spacious room. Nice staff. Nice restaurant. Excellent breakfast, great happy hour.”
- Xiao Canada“A lovely hotel with harbour view room. Walking distance to harbour front, museums, art gallery, library, restaurants and coffee shops. Great restaurants with good food.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Top Notch Burgers
- CuisineAmerican • Seafood
- Open forBrunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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 ID 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 by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
