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Best Western Dorchester Hotel

★★★ 70 Church St., Nanaimo, CA

8.1 guest rating· 1532 reviews

About this hotel

Stunning Waterfront Views

Luxurious Amenities

Delicious Dining Options

Experience the breathtaking waterfront views at the downtown Nanaimo hotel, overlooking the Inner Harbour. Stay connected with free WiFi and take advantage of complimentary parking. Relax in rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and enjoy the convenience of in-room coffee makers and free local calls. Indulge in delectable dishes and impeccable service at The View restaurant or grab a bite at Top Notch Burgers. With the Departure Bay BC Ferry Terminal and the Bastion Museum just a short distance away, adventure is at your doorstep. Book now for an unforgettable stay at the Best Western Dorchester Hotel.

Rooms & rates

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Family Suite, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator (With Sofabed)

Sleeps 6

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Double Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

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

Sleeps 6 · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>2 Queen Beds</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

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

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator, Harbor View (With Sofabed)

Sleeps 4

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

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

Sleeps 4

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

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

Sleeps 4 · King bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

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

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p><b>Layout</b> - Separate sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Flat-screen TV with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker </p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and laptop workspace</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Family Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds and Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 6 · 34 m² · Sofa bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The suite offers a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 3 beds.

Junior Queen Suite with Sofa Bed

Sleeps 4 · 32 m² · Sofa bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The suite features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Executive Two-Room King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking

Sleeps 4 · 66 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

The suite features a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Pet bowls
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Mobile app for room service
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  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Cycling
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Key card access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Security alarm
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • Vending machine - snacks

Location

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70 Church St., Nanaimo, CA

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.11532 reviews

+ Location+ Friendly staff+ Good breakfast− Poor cleanliness− Service inconsistencies− Small rooms
Cleanliness6.8
Service7.8
Location9.3
Room Quality7.3
Amenities7.8
Value for Money8.7

Staff terrific , great location

9.0

Staff were excellent, super helpful. Room was a great size also could open windows for fresh air. Quiet. Hotel offered free washing and dryer facilities. Location was very central to everything.

− Water pressure could have been improved on shower.

Rita · AU · 2026-07-25

Guest review

8.0

Very clean room. Good size room and decor was nice. Great location.

− Nothing negative for me to say.

Sheri · CA · 2026-07-24

Guest review

8.0

Great location, close to waterfront, cafes, shops and restaurants, and to whale watching tours. Very good shower, free parking if you are lucky, very big bed, A/C. The toilet flush did not work when we arrived but they fixed it fast.

− Very noisy ice machine close to our room, but we managed to sleep ok. The bed was too soft for me, but that's a very personal thing...

Carolina · ES · 2026-07-23

A very lovely stay

10.0

The property was a very spacious suite with a kitchenette and 2 double beds, it was very clean and had a spacious very clean bathroom that had a shower and a bath. The staff were lovely. The hotel provided towels for the swimming pool and always had complimentary fresh water, apples and cookies in the foyer.

− Nothing

Anne · GB · 2026-07-22

Staff made the hotel stay v good

8.0

Great location

− Nothing

Andrew · GB · 2026-07-21

Good to know

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 deposit may be required at the property.

›Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

›Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

›Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

›Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

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›Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.