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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 365 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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
  • ‪Alice's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Luna - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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.

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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

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).

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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.

Reviews

Diplomat Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 497 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 497 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 497 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 497 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 497 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zakir

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with pets
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

4/10 Poor

Sarah Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Joe

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

Stay elsewhere

Front desk lady is extremely rude. She thinks her place is a 4 Seasons when in reality its worse than an average Motel 6. Motel is old and run down. Room smelled like pee. Rooms have a 4 digit numerical code to enter to unlock the dead bolt and if you look at the numbers on the lock you can see what the 4 digits are because they are worn out on the keypad on the door. The actual front door handle to my room kept falling off. I couldnt get into my room on the second day and the hotel lady instead of saying sorry for the broken lock and handle said to me that I should just accept the situation and act cool to try to impress my partner who was with me. I still cant believe she tried to gaslight me. Stay away from this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rhona

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

justin

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

8/10 Good

Andrew, Coal Harbour

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyn

Traveled with pets
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

Chris Carlo

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Len

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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