Lovely view of all the harbour action, first morning light, blackout blinds that still let the fresh air in when they are closed and windows are open. Excellent air conditioning. Huge TV. Clean new bathroom. Decent restaurant off of Lobby - good basic breakfast is $15. 1 block from Mélange, one of the city’s best dining and cocktail experiences. And 3 blocks from Gabrielle’s Cafe, the best breakfast i have had in ages. 5 minute walk to the Newcastle Island water taxi, and the Gabriola ferry. Truly lovely and accommodating staff. Good free parking.

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We booked a king room with Harbour view. Wow, what a view. It was superb. The room was spacious, clean, and modern. The extra large bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. We enjoyed being able to access Netflix on TV. The adjoining bathroom had plenty of countertop space, good quality toiletries and fluffy towels.

Many people have criticised the parking. It is possible to drop off bags at the rear entrance to the hotel or to park up and walk to the rear entrance to avoid the steps. Spaces are quite small but location of carpark and size of spaces is not really an issue. Others have mentioned a smell in reception. We noticed this when we first arrived but soon realised it's from one of the Restaurants that serves mainly fish.

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 ground floor, which has great food.

The room's aircon stopped working at one point during one night (some kind of glitch) so we called front desk and they wheeled a portable unit into our room. Minor inconvenience really, but hopefully they fix the in-room units.

I liked having a room that did not have carpet in it. The bathroom was large and well lit. The bed was extremely comfortable and the bedding luxurious. I appreciated having a comfortable chair to relax in with an extra bonus of a footstool. The whole room was spacious. Having an ocean view was an added blessing.

The only thing that I did not like is that we had to wait a long time to have access to our room. I came for a conference and by the time my room was ready I had to leave for the commencement of the conference. No time to unpack and freshen up after a busy day of travellilng.

The staff were lovely and had our room ready for early check in. The room was small but very comfortable. The restaurant was nice with good happy hour and tasty breakfast. The #20 bus from departure bay went close to the hotel and the old quarter and waterfront was in close walking distance. The hullo ferry shuttle was right next door.

The lift was slow but the stairs were wide and easy. I didn’t like the digital information system as I like a physical book to browse through. There was a laundry but no washing powder.

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.

It’s an older building, probably one of the older ones and it’s been renovated but you can tell by the stairs that show up out of nowhere and such, easy to get lost.

The hotel was bright, modern and clean and there were great views over the harbour. It was very nice to have two restaurants on the ground floor of the hotel. The free parking was also great.

The booking.com listing was incorrect and said we had a junior suite with sea views. Upon arrival we were informed that no junior suites had a sea view and so we had to change to a double room to get a sea view. Unsure where the mistake was made but we missed out on the suite we paid for due to it.

The Best Western is a reliable choice for travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and great value. With a widespread presence, you can often count on finding a Best Western wherever your travels take you. The rooms are consistently clean and well-appointed, and the amenities cater to both leisure and business travelers. The staff is friendly and accommodating, always ready to assist with any needs that may arise during your stay. While it may not offer the most luxurious experience, the Best Western excels at providing a comfortable and enjoyable stay at an affordable price, making it a go-to option for many travelers.

Hayden, the gentleman who checked us in, was absolutely exceptional. I don't think we've ever had better customer service anyway. I had completely messed up our reservation (it was our anniversary, we go every year, and stayed there the night we got married). Not only was Hayden kind and understanding about me messing up the reservation, he gave us an upgrade. When I visit Nanaimo for business or leisure, I'll never stay anywhere else. 5 stars put of 5. Thank you, Hayden.

There was nothing to complain about at all. Even the weather was good!

Close to everything in downtown, harbour front and also walking distance to a lot of things, right next to the sea planes too. Wonderful stay, throughout the stay hotel workers kept in contact with me through messaging and was able to schedule house keeping hours through text, really convenient and easy to access too. Once I left they also called to tell me that I left something that I didn’t need anymore, they really go above and beyond. Aryan and Aden were really helpful.

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