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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property

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Escape to a serene lakeside haven surrounded by lush vegetation and a natural cliff.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a comfortable seating space with a large window offering views of the outdoors.
Kitchen area with sink, microwave, refrigerator, and trash bin.
Relax in a cozy space with a made bed, nightstand, and flat-screen TV.
Cozy retreat with a kitchenette, dining area, and TV.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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

Relax in a cozy space with a made bed, nightstand, and flat-screen TV.

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, bedside table, and framed artwork.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

Cozy retreat with a single bed, armchair, and table, perfect for a relaxing stay.

Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel in Nanaimo with free parking
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'll be within walking distance of Nanaimo Museum. 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
  • 6 minutes by car from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and 12 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.

Languages

English

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

  • 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.

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. 101 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 482 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

Rhona

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Len

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled 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 traveller, Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

jean-marc

Business traveller
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

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The motel was clean and close to nearby shops for groceries and restaurants. It was on a busy street so during the day in the front room you could hear the traffic. The furniture in the unit was a little worn. The walk in shower in the bathroom was very large which was nice. For being a budget motel it was good overall.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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