Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
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Reviews
7.0

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
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  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5
  • Popular LocationVancouver Island University3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal6 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)11 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal12 min drive

Room options

Classic Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 34 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Nanaimo

In Nanaimo .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Nanaimo Museum and Casino Nanaimo. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 14 min walk
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 4 min drive
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Craft Fare - 17 min walk
  • Queen's Hotel - 12 min walk
  • White Rabbit Coffee Co - 15 min walk
  • The Breakfast Nook - 15 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Motel

Motel near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal in Nanaimo
Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business center. Diplomat Motel also features barbecue grills, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available.

This Nanaimo motel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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 shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

This Nanaimo motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 10 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 10 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 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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Diplomat Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 390 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 390 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Only thing that could improve is the wifi otherwise everything was perfect :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarath

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard A

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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.

2/10 Terrible

Manvinder

Poor communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mhairi

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the room, most of the staff was pleasant. The owner/manager cancelled my booking in the afternoon, proceeded to phone after 10pm asking if I were showing up. I showed up and again refused my stay without explanation

6/10 Okay

Daithi M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Anita

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great property central however at night the area felt unsafe with homeless shelter a block away . The owners were kind . Poor wifi and tv no working remotes . The electrical panel was in our main room and there was a hole in the wall shower curtain smelled . But we were only there to sleep so met our needs .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023