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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
The Diplomat Motel offers practical amenities for easier travel: dry cleaning, laundry services, reliable in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Guests enjoy the barbecue grills and consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Luna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Breakfast Nook - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
Diplomat Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Diplomat Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Diplomat Motel Nanaimo
Diplomat Nanaimo
Diplomat Motel Motel
Diplomat Motel Nanaimo
Diplomat Motel Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is Diplomat Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Diplomat Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Diplomat Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Diplomat Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Diplomat Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nanaimo Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Casino Nanaimo and Vancouver Island Military Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Diplomat Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 494 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 494 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 494 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 494 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 494 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, nice staff. Didnt care for location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front end staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property had some cooking facilities that were very handy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

No where near by to get breakfast, have to drive two blocks down from the hotel recommend by staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service . The family suite is nice & spacious, just the only down fall was the hot water running out half way through 1 shower (there were 5 of us) & the weak water pressure but otherwise great place to stay , beds are comfortable & the free parking was a bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carmelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older motel that is being updated. Not the nicest location but close to the ferry terminal and was very clean. Cleaner than most 3 stars Ive stayed at. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and accommodating staff 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

???

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Azadeh

Liked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
2 bedroom room was clean. Check in a breeze. Beds were average. Wifi was spotty. Road was noisy but couldn’t really hear from the room. Could really hear the people stomping upstairs. Overall for the price I would stay again. Pet friendly a big plus. MGM restaurant just down across the street was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dilraj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Easy to locate, just by road side. The staff at the front desk not welcoming at all!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and comfortable.

Friendly, helpful owners, clean and comfortable. Accommodations fairly basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The price I paid was $100 more than what the app stated it would be. It was a motel with poor air-conditioning in only the main area, not the bedrooms. I didn't want to spend a great deal as it was a stopover. I could have stayed at a finer place for the same amount of money. The induction stove top was shattered in a corner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rhona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant experience. The customer service was excellent — the staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Although I didn’t book the kitchenette option, they kindly provided plates, spoons, and forks upon request, which I really appreciated. The room was clean, spacious, odor-free, and surprisingly quiet despite being close to the road. We also felt completely safe throughout our stay. Overall, a great and comfortable visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed here a couple times. The bathrooms are nicely renovated laminate flooring is a plus also. They take nice care of the property. My first stay the room was spotless, second time staying the room needed was clean in high touch areas but could use clean in does and baseboards. Parking is well lit and felt safe going to my vehicle. Excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Still waiting for my deposit back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great. They had an issue with our booking, so upgraded us for free. It was great. Great staff, very helpful! Felt safe.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a cheaper place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Place was easy to find and right in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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