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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 789 guest reviews
- The Avg. Group Saves 3.6%!
- 71 rooms in property
- 4 floors in property
- 9 suites in property
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Group score of 10.0/10
- 5 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Local Attractions
Nanaimo Harbour Seawall & Boutiques across from hotel. Diving, sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing nearby. Great Canadian Casino World class Golf courses 10-45 minutes drive from hotel. 1 block from the Port Theatre offering live Symphony &
Map & Landmarks: Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Verified Reviews of Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Overall experience would be a three out of 5."
Overall Score3.0/ 5
We were supposed to have a view room and did not. Our traveling friends were three rooms down the hall on the same side and paid $80.00 less for the night. Exterior parking lot left a block walk and flight of stairs to entry for us 85 year olds. So maybe I would rate it lower than 3, if not for a good waiter in the restaurant.
Lerry H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
25-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Aug 19 to Tue Aug 20 2024 at a $160.99 average nightly rate. 
"Great customer service."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Excellent staff! Great customer service.
Lorri L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
15-Sep-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 10 to Tue Sep 12 2023 at a C$165.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
The Best Western Dorchester Hotel is a 70 room Heritage Boutique Style hotel nestled on the Inner Harbour in the Nanaimo City Centre.We are 10 - 15 minutes from the B.C. Ferry terminals across the street from the Seaplanes and 20 minute drive to Nanaimo Airport.
Green Sustainability
Yes. Green Key
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2007 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 71 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 3 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 9 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 5 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 5006 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 200 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 7-10am & 5-8pm |
| Ownership: | Mayfair Properties Ltd |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 24 hr.notice, for groups can be negotiated. | |
| Nightly Parking: | free |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 50% |
| Total Taxes: | 15.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 15.00% |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 15.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 17.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 21.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 17.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 30.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Car rental
- Central location
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Currency exchange
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
nanaimo airport 20 minutes south of nanaimo, airport shuttle $10.00 per per.taxi one way $25.00
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Group Breakfast available at $12(Inclusive of 15% SVC plus 5% GST)Individual Breakfast available off the menu (Ranges from $5 to $15) Full service restaurant
Pet Friendly?
Yes! Pets are allowed.
Pet friendly only on 1st floor. (8rooms)
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Mon Petit Choux - Start your day with delicious French pastries and coffee. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Gabriel's Cafe - Try their delicious sandwiches and salads. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Asteras Greek Taverna - Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Nanaimo Museum - Explore the history and culture of Nanaimo. Located 0.1 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Power House Living Foods Co. - Start your day with healthy and organic breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Vault Cafe - Try their tasty sandwiches and soups. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Lighthouse Bistro & Pub - Enjoy waterfront dining with a diverse menu. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park - Take a ferry ride to this beautiful island for hiking and beach activities. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Gabriel's Cafe - Start your day with their delicious breakfast options. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Nanaimo Bar - Indulge in the famous Nanaimo bar dessert and other sweet treats. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Modern Cafe - Enjoy a fusion of Asian and Western flavors in a modern setting. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Harbour Air Seaplanes - Take a scenic seaplane tour for breathtaking views of Nanaimo and surrounding areas. Located 0.2 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Best Western Dorchester
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Dorchester Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Dorchester Hotel.
Feel free to use the Best Western Dorchester Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Nanaimo event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Opera Room | 64 x 40 x 12 | 2560 | 120/-- | -- | 80 | 50 | -- | -- | --/-- | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Opera RoomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 2560 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 64 x 40 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 8 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Harbour Room | 33 x 32 x 10 | 1056 | 50/-- | -- | 40 | 30 | -- | -- | --/-- | 70 | 60 | -- |
Close This Harbour RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1056 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 33 x 32 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 6 Columns: 2 Windows: 6 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Cambridge Room | 34 x 20 x 8 | 710 | 30/-- | -- | 30 | 25 | -- | -- | --/-- | 40 | 40 | -- |
Close This Cambridge RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 710 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 20 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Below Ground Power Outlets: 5 Columns: 0 Windows: 3 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Stratford Room | 21 x 21 x 8 | 395 | --/-- | -- | -- | 8 | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Stratford RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 395 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Windsor Room | 26 x 11 x 10 | 285 | --/-- | -- | -- | 12 | -- | 12 | --/-- | 16 | -- | -- |
Close This Windsor RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 285 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 26 x 11 x 10 Ft. Floor Level: 1 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Dorchester Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Dorchester Hotel have?
There are 71 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, they have 5 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Group Breakfast available at $12(Inclusive of 15% SVC plus 5% GST)Individual Breakfast available off the menu (Ranges from $5 to $15) Full service restaurant
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a group rate at Best Western Dorchester Hotel?
Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 3.6%.
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