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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Beach
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 365 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 635 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .You'll find Casino Nanaimo and Nanaimo Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this motel. Vancouver Island Military Museum and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Casino Nanaimo - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old City Quarter - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Bastion - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sip Pub - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel near Duke Point Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
As a guest of Diplomat Motel, you'll find laundry facilities and dry cleaning/laundry services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Nanaimo motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
Diplomat Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Nanaimo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Diplomat Motel to the airport?

Diplomat Motel is 1 mi (3-min drive) away from the Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Diplomat Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Diplomat Motel.

How close is Diplomat Motel to the beach?

This motel is 4.3 mi (12-min drive) from Departure Bay Beach.

Does Diplomat Motel offer free breakfast?

Diplomat Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Diplomat Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Casino Nanaimo (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Diplomat Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Diplomat Motel have a pool?

Diplomat Motel does not have a pool.

Does Diplomat Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Diplomat Motel to downtown Nanaimo?

Diplomat Motel is 0.8 mi away from Nanaimo.

Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 510 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very good deal for having 2 separate rooms. Bathroom was nicely renovated. Bed was firm and comfortable. Good location not too far from downtown, but is along a busy road so if you are in the room facing the road, you can still hear some cars at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

caterina

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was ok but carpet was very dirty. Did not see much of an ocean view and the location was in a questionable area of the town. Lots of homeless people around and we did not feel very safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mike

Liked: Staff & service
The only thing I can say is the fan in the bathroom was very noisy. They need to put a New one in ASAP
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Enjoyable stay

Nice community location. A few businesses close by. Clean inside and out. All necessities. Comfortable beds, all necessities required and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

ANDREW

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Leonard

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wei

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patti

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

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic as basic gets. Very dirty room. Area is not great. Bed was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Becker

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Traveled with family
Good value for money but needs improvement. Motel needs to be refurbished. There was only one mirror in the whole family suite which was certainly not enough. Sofa needed upgrading.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Pinky

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

???

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

2/10 Terrible

Zoe

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I knew what I was getting into booking a hotel in this side of town. We have stayed in motels in this area before and know they are nothing fancy, but usually a good deal. This was THE dirtiest motel I’ve ever stayed at. I mean filthy. The floors were so grimy, the ceiling fan leaked, everything was disgusting. And the biggest kicker? I had to dispute our deposit fee with my credit card company as we stayed a month ago and it still wasn’t refunded. 10/10 do not recommend. There are other low cost motels that are better than this.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025