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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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Front of property
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is S$130
includes taxes & fees
23 Jun - 24 Jun

Room options

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Living area

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Living area

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Toaster
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old City Quarter - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 16.9 km

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 property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Diplomat Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and toasters

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service
  • 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 are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at Diplomat Motel?

As of 10 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on 23 Jun, 2025 start from S$129.57, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 mile (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 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Rhona

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

4/10 Poor

Sarah Marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Towels were damp and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Douglas

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

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay there. Very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again as well as recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas

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

Nice, affordable place to stay

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, quiet and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

Rasmus

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

Decent stay with fair price.

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet stay. The renovations on the bathrooms is high quality. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Shakila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Verified traveller

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

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed there before and like the locate. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chao

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

Highly recommended

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