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Diplomat Motel

Vancouver Island-BC · Canada

333 Nicol StView location

7.2/10Very good562 Reviews
Cleanliness7.4/107.4
Service7.6/107.6
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition6.8/106.8
Location8.6/108.6
Neighborhood6.0/106.0
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Diplomat Motel

Located 3 km from Vancouver Island University, this Nanaimo, British Columbia motel offers rooms and suites with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. A launderette is located on site. All rooms and suites at Diplomat Motel include a desk, a microwave and a refrigerator.

Select suites offer a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. A business centre with fax and photocopying services is offered at Motel Diplomat. BBQ facilities and vending machines featuring drinks are located on site. The Nanaimo Golf Club is 6 km from this motel.

Casino Nanaimo is 10 minutes’ walk away.

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With a stay at Diplomat Motel in Nanaimo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and The Queen's. This motel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vancouver Island Conference Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Casino Nanaimo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing Property does not require health documentation at check-in Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

The Queen's 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Casino Nanaimo 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Vancouver Island Conference Centre 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Nanaimo Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Vancouver Island Military Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
The Port Theatre 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Old City Quarter 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Nanaimo Boat Basin 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Bastion 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
The Globe Live Studio 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Maffeo Sutton Park 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Petroglyph Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Bowen Park 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Vancouver Island University 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre 2.9 km / 1.8 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • SUITE TWO BEDROOMSSUITE • TWO BEDROOMSSUI.B2

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    SUITE TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    TWO BEDROOMS

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    Room code: SUI.B2

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  • SUITE ONE BEDROOMSUITE • ONE BEDROOMSUI.B1

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    SUITE ONE BEDROOM

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    Room overview

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
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    ONE BEDROOM

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    Room code: SUI.B1

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Diplomat Motel

7.2
Very good
562 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.4 /10
Service
7.6 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
6.8 /10
Location
8.6 /10
Neighborhood
6.0 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Marilyn
Liked the 2 rooms so night owl could stay up and watch tv etc and other shut the door and had quiet.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2026
bhavik
Clean room and good size double bed room. Air conditioning and clean bathroom.
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2026
julie
Pros
bed was comfortable price was very affordable
Cons
Rooms are very dated and need deep clean. Motel sits right on the main road so you hear a lot of road traffic. They provided a coffee make but there were no cups.
We had two separate rooms and only one room had an air conditioner.
Probably would not return.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
Brianne
Overall clean (bathroom, beds, etc), and the family 2 bedroom suite with kitchenette was spacious and very handy with little kids and dietary restrictions while travelling. The only not great thing was the floor was carpeted and old, and needs replacement - our socks were black after walking around on it. Staff were all pleasant.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2026
Kerry
We did not care for the coffee supply. Had to go out to MacDonalds to buy our own.
Back room was lovely and quiet, front room noisy from the traffic.
Thanks.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2026
Drew
Nice people and rooms clean
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
MIA (Mickie)
The room and bathroom were clean, the bed was comfortable, advance booking was easy. I slept well. The shower pressure was a bit low but functional.
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2026
Arnold Chad
It’s a very basic motel so nothing else to say… one thing it lacks is wifi as I didn’t get any instructions at all.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jul 2026
Nga
Friendly staff, clean room, easy parking
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Abby
It's an older property but very well cared for and very clean. New and incredibly comfortable beds. A/C that you don't need a doctorate in engineering to operate and a fridge to keep the wine cold. What moredoes a person really need?
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Kyle
Staff was great, check-in was easy. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but on the inside, the rooms are beautiful, look to be freshly redone, clean and quality! A little noisy with the busy street nearby though.
Friends
4/10
Poor
24 May 2026
Anne
Everything was not cared for, bedsheets had stains, room was not clean.
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Dahlia
We love the room, neat and organized, very accommodating staff/owner
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2026
Stefan
The room was very clean and comfortable, with excellent air conditioning that made the stay very pleasant. The staff were friendly, professional, and always ready to help with anything needed. Parking was easy, convenient, and safe, which made arrival and departure stress free. Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 May 2026
John
Plenty of parking, staff was friendly, but there was no one at checkout at 9am.

The room was nice and spacious. There was quite a bit of dust on the TV, and a few stains on the floor, but it was a perfect room to stay for a night.

Beds were comfy as well.
Friends
2/10
Poor
09 May 2026
harmandeep
The room was clean, comfortable, and properly maintained, which I appreciated. However, my experience at the front desk was disappointing. The girl at the hotel counter was very rude and unprofessional. She did not know how to speak to customers respectfully and lacked basic customer service skills. Good hospitality starts with polite and professional staff, so this part of the experience was not satisfactory.
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Apr 2026
Andrew
Friendly staff
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2026
dwayne
They were full and set us up in a buietifull b&b it was amazing for same price
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jan 2026
Ingo
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
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jan 2026
Edward
I got the pet friendly room, which was pretty run down. Not as clean as as it could be. Just because i have a pet does not mean a run down room? That is what the pet fee covers i thought?
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Sandra
Yes they have been so good tonus
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
Crystal
easy parking but beds are uncomfortable & water was cold to shower.
8/10
Excellent
21 Dec 2025
Crystal
parking is ideal , aside from all the serins its a great lil spot to stay. It’s a lil outdated but clean
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2025
Belinda
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.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
caterina
Room was ok but carpet was very dirty. Did not see much of an ocean view and the location was in a questionable area of the town. Lots of homeless people around and we did not feel very safe.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Oct 2025
mike
The only thing I can say is the fan in the bathroom was very noisy. They need to put a New one in ASAP
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Anthony

Enjoyable stay

Nice community location. A few businesses close by. Clean inside and out. All necessities. Comfortable beds, all necessities required and quiet.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Sep 2025
Crystal
Great place to stay & clean
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2025
Patti
Pet friendly, nice staff. Didnt care for location
Leisure Pet
2/10
Poor
26 Aug 2025
Robert
The price I paid was $100 more than what the app stated it would be. It was a motel with poor air-conditioning in only the main area, not the bedrooms.
I didn't want to spend a great deal as it was a stopover. I could have stayed at a finer place for the same amount of money. The induction stove top was shattered in a corner.
6/10
Pleasant
22 Aug 2025
Jason
Basic as basic gets. Very dirty room. Area is not great. Bed was good
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2025
Geoffrey
No where near by to get breakfast, have to drive two blocks down from the hotel recommend by staff.
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2025
Nancy
Front end staff were great.
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2025
Christopher
2 bedroom room was clean. Check in a breeze. Beds were average. Wifi was spotty. Road was noisy but couldn’t really hear from the room. Could really hear the people stomping upstairs. Overall for the price I would stay again. Pet friendly a big plus. MGM restaurant just down across the street was excellent
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2025
Muhammad
Good value for money but needs improvement. Motel needs to be refurbished. There was only one mirror in the whole family suite which was certainly not enough. Sofa needed upgrading.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Scott
Property had some cooking facilities that were very handy
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
???
Good
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Crystal
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.
2/10
Poor
19 Jul 2025
Zoe
I knew what I was getting into booking a hotel in this side of town. We have stayed in motels in this area before and know they are nothing fancy, but usually a good deal. This was THE dirtiest motel I’ve ever stayed at. I mean filthy. The floors were so grimy, the ceiling fan leaked, everything was disgusting. And the biggest kicker? I had to dispute our deposit fee with my credit card company as we stayed a month ago and it still wasn’t refunded. 10/10 do not recommend. There are other low cost motels that are better than this.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2025
cuong
Good
2/10
Poor
15 Jul 2025
Matthew
Still waiting for my deposit back.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Dilraj
Easy to locate, just by road side. The staff at the front desk not welcoming at all!
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
Carmelia
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.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2025
Leon
Large rooms
8/10
Excellent
02 Jul 2025
serena
good
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2025
Azadeh
Clean
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Rachel
The check in staff was rude, and he was assuming I was a party animal. He gave me ALL the rules when all I wanted to do was check in and sleep. The towels and bathroom were not clean, and there were burn marks all over the floors.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2025
Zakir
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2025
Shannon
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.
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
23 May 2025
Sarah Marie
Towels were damp and dirty.
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2025
Janet
The room was clean, bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean however the hot water temperature and pressure could have better.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
17 May 2025
Joe

Stay elsewhere

Front desk lady is extremely rude. She thinks her place is a 4 Seasons when in reality its worse than an average Motel 6. Motel is old and run down. Room smelled like pee.
Rooms have a 4 digit numerical code to enter to unlock the dead bolt and if you look at the numbers on the lock you can see what the 4 digits are because they are worn out on the keypad on the door.
The actual front door handle to my room kept falling off. I couldnt get into my room on the second day and the hotel lady instead of saying sorry for the broken lock and handle said to me that I should just accept the situation and act cool to try to impress my partner who was with me. I still cant believe she tried to gaslight me.
Stay away from this place.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2025
Rhona
Staff are accommodating.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2025
Clara
It was great. They had an issue with our booking, so upgraded us for free. It was great. Great staff, very helpful! Felt safe.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Apr 2025
Lyn
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
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2025
Chris Carlo
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.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Nicole
Very friendly and accommodating staff 👍
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2025
Verified traveler

Clean and comfortable.

Friendly, helpful owners, clean and comfortable. Accommodations fairly basic.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2025
Len
Clean
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Anne
Staff were very helpful!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Sandra
We always stay there. Very quiet place
Business Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Oct 2024
Jacqueline
Was given good rate at check in then when paying she gave us higher rate
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
Dave
Good
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2024
Bruce
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2024
Dave
Clean
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2024
Kevin
Decent price. Friendly staff. No bad for the room.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
yaniv
Clean. Convineant.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Sep 2024
Marna
“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.
Partner
4/10
Poor
25 Aug 2024
Kristi
No check in after 11 PM (that is more than an hour after the last ferry)
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2024
Cathay
Place was easy to find and right in the city.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2024
krystal
Amazing staff and nice big room, they did a good job on the renovations since the last time i stayed. They allow animals with no restrictions on dogs. We didnt leave the room after dark cause of the homeless and drug addicts thay were roaming around. Well letting our dogs go to the bathroom we found a few needles and baggies with powder in it. Ither then that no complaints at all and would book there again.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
11 Aug 2024
Cara
It was an adequate stop over for a family but the walls were so dirty in the kitchen I washed them myself. Bedrooms were nice and comfy. Bathroom was nice (windowsill rotting though). Staff were friendly and gave me laundry soap when I asked so I could use the coin laundry. Neighbourhood is a bit iffy but so is most of Nanaimo I guess. Lots of homeless and drug use in the surrounding areas.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2024
Viano
For the price range the room offered everything I could want. The only issue for me was there wasnt a tub for a bath.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2024
Caro
The microwave was not cleaned, the bathroom toilet didn’t seem to have been cleaned either, there was not shampoo.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2024
Amanda
What we expected for the price. Ant infestation throughout the family unit/bathroom and no parking when we returned from our event, means i wouldnt book again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Lizzie
Just wow. I understand its not the best area of town but it was wonderful cheap spacious and clean. I would 10/10 stay again and be fine with having my small shildern and pet here.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
26 Jul 2024
Daffodel
The only thing is the smell in the room,eventhough everything is clean( how much you clean it or spray it),you still got the like mold,old carpet or something smell. Hope they will sort these out.. otherwise the place is good and convenient..
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2024
Douglas
Great for a cheaper place to stay
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2024
Gioseppe
Its an older place but it was very clean. Staff was very helpful i was able to check in early.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2024
Paul
It was good
Business_and_leisure
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2024
alana
Clean, quiet stay. The renovations on the bathrooms is high quality. Very enjoyable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Stephanie
The room was very nice. And spacious. The gentleman at the front desk was kind and helpful.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2024
Daniel
Clean, quiet and friendly.
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
Amir
I recommend this motel
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
Chao

Highly recommended

Better than what we expected for a motel. Highly recommended
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
03 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Worst place i stayed in

I would suggest to the owner of this motel to give attention to the housekeeping. The room we stayed in gave my kids a nightmare due to ants all over the place. My son carried a big spray for emergency purposes, and voila
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2024
Cheryl
A bug Thank you to the man at the desk who stayed up to wait for us because our flight was late
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Stephen

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.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2024
Marilyn
Service was good. Debit machine sucks, tried 5 times, now I have to wait till 9am to try again. Other than that was good. Pet freindly, didnt say online that there was a 15$ pet deposit
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2024
Amy

Don’t forget shampoo

The idea is there for eco friendly but they don’t fill the toiletries in washroom. All the shampoo and body wash containers were empty and only half roll of toilet paper.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2024
Vivian
It was a nice stay
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2024
Verified traveler
Place was clean, bathroom looks recently renovated. It's a good place if you just need a room to sleep for the night.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2024
Julia
Everything was very clean and nice. The service was very good and for a good price. Very happy with our stay!
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2024
sandhu
Overall really good specially cleaning. Low budget but really really good
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 May 2024
Rasmus

Decent stay with fair price.

Just what we needed, fine for the price.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 May 2024
Wing
The unit is big, clean, easy access from the highway. There is a big living room with a sofa bed on top of a queen side bed in the bedroom, two TVs in the whole unit. The room is at the back end of the unit. Can't hear any noise from the highway even though it is right next to it. It is vey close to the BC ferry terminal. Close to downtown Nanaimo. There is an induction stove top, micro wave, toaster, water boiler and dinnerware set in the unit. The motel deserves more than a 2 stars rating.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 May 2024
Marisa
The Diplomat was cheap and convenient. We knew it was a motel and had motel expectations, but we were surprised to see the common area in our room (101) to be so big. I would have liked it if there was a cooling system or air conditioning unit in the bedrooms, but we were patient and let Mother Nature cool off our room as the sun went down.

All in all, it was a one-night stay and it was surprisingly good for motel standards! No complaints!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 May 2024
Paul
This is my second stay at the Diplomat and I will definately be staying again next time I'm in Nanaimo.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2024
Baljit
Good experience I like it
Business Family
6/10
Pleasant
22 Feb 2024
Aaron

Management cuts too many corners...

When I dropped a pen and it rolled under the bed I went to retrieve it and noticed a few pieces of trash, one of them was a receipt from a fast food restaurant from six months ago and there was quite a bit of dust as well. I also noticed the room next door that had a couple children with were very loud and they kept us up almost the entire night. On our last night we had to wait until almost noon before there was hot water to take a shower, so all in all they have some work to do...
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Diplomat Motel
333 Nicol St, Nanaimo, Canada

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