Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property

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Shower, hair dryer, towels
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service

Explore the area

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333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5
  • Place, Nanaimo Museum
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Diplomat Motel

This smoke-free motel features dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the helpful staff at Diplomat Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The OV Arts Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus dry cleaning service.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and luggage storage
  • 7 minutes by car from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 13 minutes from Duke Point Ferry Terminal
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
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.

Room service is available.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 520 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 520 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 520 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 520 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 520 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

dwayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were full and set us up in a buietifull b&b it was amazing for same price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
easy parking but beds are uncomfortable & water was cold to shower.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes they have been so good tonus
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
parking is ideal , aside from all the serins its a great lil spot to stay. It’s a lil outdated but clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ingo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, more coffee in the room not just 2, warmer water for shower and wash basin. The picture on the web site is not the view you have and the beach you have to find somewhere in Nanaimo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly and accommodating staff 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, nice staff. Didnt care for location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I recommend this motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
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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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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