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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Travelers can plan their day from this convenient motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, where barbecue grills await for evening relaxation

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The Diplomat Motel offers practical amenities for easier travel: dry cleaning, laundry services, reliable in-room WiFi, and free self parking. Guests enjoy the barbecue grills and consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Room service
The current price is ₩138,604
₩160,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

Room options

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a lamp.

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 WiFi

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A compact kitchen with a microwave, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.6 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Nanaimo is home to Diplomat Motel. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. The OV Arts Centre and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5

What's nearby

  • A row of colorful historic buildings with distinct architectural styles, including arched windows and decorative brickwork.
    Old City Quarter
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nanaimo Museum
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casino Nanaimo
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bastion
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University
    8 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sip Pub
    18 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • 7-Eleven
    18 min walk
  • The Breakfast Nook
    18 min walk
  • Alice's Restaurant
    10 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

  • Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
  • Diplomat Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Diplomat Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
    • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Diplomat Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, Diplomat Motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Diplomat Motel?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on Aug 2, 2026 start from ₩138,604, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Diplomat Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Diplomat Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from The OV Arts Centre and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. The Queens and Casino Nanaimo are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Diplomat Motel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 523 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place to stay & clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

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
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Amenities
Staff were very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and nice. The service was very good and for a good price. Very happy with our stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carmelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older motel that is being updated. Not the nicest location but close to the ferry terminal and was very clean. Cleaner than most 3 stars Ive stayed at. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Staff & service
The room was dog friendly, which was our main reason for booking. It was definitely good for what we needed it for and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was clean, bathroom looks recently renovated. It's a good place if you just need a room to sleep for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice. And spacious. The gentleman at the front desk was kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zakir

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Good value for money.

Two bedrooms, two TVs, good cable channels. Excellent, fast WIFI. Back bedroom is quiet facing ocean. Easy access off of highway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris Carlo

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noboru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and polite. Room was spacious and clean. Heater works good. Easy check-in and out. Walking distance to restaurants.
Verified

8/10 Good

sandhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall really good specially cleaning. Low budget but really really good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024