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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers wake up to ocean panoramas and a hearty breakfast at this Departure Bay hotel, where upscale shopping and premium amenities create a memorable stay

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The Best Western Dorchester Hotel pairs Departure Bay's ocean views with modern comforts. Guests can use the fitness center, enjoy breakfast with scenic vistas at two restaurants, and benefit from dry cleaning services or the on-site hair salon.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ฿2,760
฿3,201 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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Showing 19 of 19 rooms

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Harbor View, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Harbour View Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator, Harbour View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed) | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbour View (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Harbour View, Refrigerator And Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi

  • Sleeps 4

Two Double Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Premium Queen Suite with Harbor View

  • Sleeps 4
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About the area

Located in Nanaimo, Best Western Dorchester Hotel is in the city centre and near a boardwalk. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and Brechin Lanes are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
Map
70 Church St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R5H4

What's nearby

  • Beautiful British Columbia
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bastion
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Casino Nanaimo
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nanaimo Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Red’s Bakery
    3 min walk
  • The Vault
    6 min walk
  • Old City Station Pub
    2 min walk

About this property

Best Western Dorchester Hotel

Hotel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
You can look forward to designer shops on-site, a hair salon and laundry facilities at Best Western Dorchester Hotel. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a front desk safe
  • A lift, 5 meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 71 rooms have comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Embers Wine & Charcuterie
  • The View Oceanside Grill
  • Top Notch Burgers

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 16 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 22 for adults and CAD 10 to 22 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Dorchester Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 16 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Dorchester Hotel on 8 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,760, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Best Western Dorchester Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Bastion, Vancouver Island Military Museum and Nanaimo Museum. Maffeo Sutton Park and Casino Nanaimo are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western Dorchester Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean hotel in great location for downtown Nanaimo lax amenities… Coffee in the lobby would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, great location. The restaurant off the lobby, Top Notch is really nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jerri-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was helpful and friendly!! The room was very clean as well. We had a great view of harbour. We will stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and our view was lovely. Helpful and kind staff. Top Notch Burger was delicious!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to our medical appointment. The View restaurant is fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kaileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the room was nice and clean. had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything from room to service to location is first rate. we will return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and friendly staff, great location, clean, well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and room perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sable

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the free parking and room was great for our pet with laminate floors. Room was functional and clean. Pod coffee was great for the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Amin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean Room, Staff Really Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and seamless. Staff was welcoming. Room was clean and well equipped. I would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean unit and friendly staff, the only slight issue which is not in their control was the noise from doors slamming throughout the night which is a pain with a dog, but definitely not a dealbreaker would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in experience was seamless, the room met expectations, staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was pleasant to deal with, fast service.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gord

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly, location is great at the waters edge with a nice park to walk around. The float planes come and go from there so the hotel has great views.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location,free parking, easy access, efficient and helpful staff front and back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great location with good eating options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious for our family of four. Wr loved the view of the harbor and watching the sunrise. Two tvs in each seperate areas were a nice touch. We were able to cast netflix and watch a family movie in the evening. I would definetly stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Roman

Liked: Staff & service
Clean room but noisy Restaurant “ The View “ was excellent, great staff and Very good food!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great but didn’t find a lot of food options nearby
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are very clean. The bed is super comfortable. Parking is easy and convenient. Very centrally located for anything you need to do downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice downtown location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025