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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Ocean view
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 59 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪White Rabbit Coffee Co - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬11 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
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
  • 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 toasters

Languages

English

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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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

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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Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 463 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very friendly and accommodating staff 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Staff were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The room was clean, bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean however the hot water temperature and pressure could have better.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Staff are accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10

Towels were damp and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good customer service. The staff were nice, respectful and helpful. It’s a cheap stay so you get what you paid for as the property is quite old. BUT it’s very clean, spacious, no smell and quiet despite of the location near the road. We felt safe too. So overall it was a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great for a cheaper place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10

I really appreciate they allow dogs ($10 fee) the closeness to the ferry terminal is perfect. Upgrades, good bed clean, nice new walk- shower. Just need to pay attention to the bathroom floor, spots on the walls, Hair on the floor. Not just 1 hair but a few. The rest of the place is cleaner... wear shoes
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

We always stay there. Very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Place was easy to find and right in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

I recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

I would stay here again as well as recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

I’ll be staying there again.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Clean, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

This is my second stay at the Diplomat and I will definately be staying again next time I'm in Nanaimo.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Just what we needed, fine for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

I like it is close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10

Clean, quiet stay. The renovations on the bathrooms is high quality. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Everything was very clean and nice. The service was very good and for a good price. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Diplomat Motel is the best I see in Nanaimo so kind and lovely staff and everything was really good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

The room was very nice. And spacious. The gentleman at the front desk was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Place was clean, bathroom looks recently renovated. It's a good place if you just need a room to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

We stayed there before and like the locate. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10

Better than what we expected for a motel. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024