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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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Beach
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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo. 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
  • 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 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.

Languages

English

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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

  • 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: CAD 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Diplomat Motel to the airport?

Diplomat Motel is 0.9 mi (2-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 4.2 mi (15-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 0.7 mi away from Nanaimo.

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

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay there. Very quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
Was given good rate at check in then when paying she gave us higher rate
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Roger Edmond

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean-marc

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

Pretty little motel , would go back anytime

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent price. Friendly staff. No bad for the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

yaniv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Convineant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
“Oceanview” from first floor was a sliver, houses and trees blocked any chance of view. No instructions on how to use the induction cooktop. Check in was quick. Convenient parking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kristi

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No check in after 11 PM (that is more than an hour after the last ferry)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sage

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cathay

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Charlene

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

krystal

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and nice big room, they did a good job on the renovations since the last time i stayed. They allow animals with no restrictions on dogs. We didnt leave the room after dark cause of the homeless and drug addicts thay were roaming around. Well letting our dogs go to the bathroom we found a few needles and baggies with powder in it. Ither then that no complaints at all and would book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Cara

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an adequate stop over for a family but the walls were so dirty in the kitchen I washed them myself. Bedrooms were nice and comfy. Bathroom was nice (windowsill rotting though). Staff were friendly and gave me laundry soap when I asked so I could use the coin laundry. Neighbourhood is a bit iffy but so is most of Nanaimo I guess. Lots of homeless and drug use in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Viano

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price range the room offered everything I could want. The only issue for me was there wasnt a tub for a bath.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Caro

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The microwave was not cleaned, the bathroom toilet didn’t seem to have been cleaned either, there was not shampoo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
What we expected for the price. Ant infestation throughout the family unit/bathroom and no parking when we returned from our event, means i wouldnt book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024