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Diplomat Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Nanaimo with free parking

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Living area
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

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct

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Tomorrow

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 59 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 34 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

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333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, BC, V9R4T5

What's nearby

  • Nanaimo Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Old City Quarter - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 16 min drive - 16.9 km

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
Diplomat Motel provides dry cleaning/laundry services and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Diplomat Motel offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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 are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 any lifts

Property is also known as

Diplomat Motel Nanaimo
Diplomat Nanaimo
Diplomat Motel Motel
Diplomat Motel Nanaimo
Diplomat Motel Motel Nanaimo

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 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Diplomat Motel on 30 Sept 2025 start from NZ$155.78, including 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 at Diplomat Motel?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Diplomat Motel located?

Situated in Nanaimo, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Nanaimo Museum and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Casino Nanaimo and Vancouver Island Military Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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