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The Spot

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The Spot offers a refreshing retreat with garden views and reliable in-room WiFi. Guests love the outdoor furniture for relaxing after exploring and can get bicycle tour tips from the multilingual staff. Visitors consistently praise the excellent value.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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8.4 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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9.2 out of 10
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(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Nanaimo, The Spot is in the city center and near the beach. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a ski area, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Maffeo Sutton Park
    Maffeo Sutton Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bastion
    6 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    6 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drip Coffee | Social
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Danpung Momiji
    5 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    20 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive

About this property

The Spot

Motel remodeled in 2022 and located near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Spot provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and bicycle tour information
  • Multilingual staff and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Spot include perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart 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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 5032890

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Colonial Motel Nanaimo
Colonial Nanaimo
The Spot Motel
Colonial Motel
The Spot Nanaimo
The Spot Motel Nanaimo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spot pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Spot?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Spot?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Spot located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

The Spot Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 372 out of 745 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 745 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 745 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 745 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 745 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy check-in, check-out process.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy checkin, clean rooms, comfortable beds. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danhui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly is a great plus and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location after a late night ferry. Easy check in and check out room was tiny but renovations were thoughtful and comfortable. clean. great value.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Georgia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful, unsafe, dirty, do not stay. Having said that shout out to Expedia customer service, great to deal with and booked us another room and helped with our refund. Expedia great this hotel terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The self check-in was more complicated than expected, but the staff did assist (via telephone) and everything worked out. Room was clean and comfortable, though a loud mechanical sound below our room (laundry maybe?) occurred in/around bedtime and began again in the early morning. Conveniently located!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent losgings and great service don't have much more to say
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were exceptionally vlean and the staff can be forgiving if you are not out immediately but they still will encourage and have you leave if you stay to long great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, clean bathroom. very nice shower. close to restaurants. check in was very simple and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking lot was easy to find but if your turning left into it it’s a sharp turn but was easy to drive into. Was not hard to find, getting the info for the codes were easy from the staff. The room was spacious, did smell like cleaner when we walked it but opening the window helped. Liked the beds the were comfy and so were the pillows. Liked that the tv was a Roku for streaming Netflix, etc. This was my first hotel where we didn’t need a key, check in was done all over the phone. Would stay here again. Liked also that it was close to the ferry and a Starbucks. It is by a road thats heavily traffic but didn’t bother my sleeping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and looked nice. But there was a very overpowering smell of either cleaner, or some sort of chemical. It wasnt good. The lady was very nice but there was no staff at all, on site at all to remedy the situation, and no one called us back until just before the time of check out. check in and out was very convienient , but again, no staff. we did it all online. They had everything you needed in the room and it was a great price. Overall not a bad stay, but using a staffless system in a customer service based industry, definitely had its flaws.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thw rooms were clean and perfectly prepared even before my established check in time. They were even willing to give me some extra time before checking out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent for the price and is conveniently located close to the BC Ferry and Hullo Ferry Terminals. No staff are on hand so it’s operated like most Airbnb’s with self check in using codes which are sent to you in advance after you check in online. Nice for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager answered the phone at 1:00 in the morning to help me with the door code so that I could get access to my room. The room was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well lighted, safe and location is accessible to important needs. with Modern style, proficient staff from customer service to room service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, full communication with the staff and a nicely appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bed, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine but the check in procedure was not super smooth. We got it all sorted out and it was fine. The room was updated with some nice modern touches like the sink and shower. The bed was comfy, and I appreciated that it was dog friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pet-friendly, enclosed yard with small outdoor table made our stay comfortable-thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was super nice and new, comfortable bed, super clean and in general a good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Reno job looks great. Awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Very clean, newly well done rooms. Great location. Definitely worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Suite was generally OK - location is not ideal; lots of traffic noise. The bed was not the most comfortable. But it was clean and the remote check-in was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and many shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025