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The Spot

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
King Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off the Hook - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White Sails Brewing - ‬19 min walk

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 air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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 kitchenette
  • 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
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 with special 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

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
Cribs (infant 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
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 at The Spot?

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).

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The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 571 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 571 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 571 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 571 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 571 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and very reasonable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was very clean, the rooms were modern and the staff was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute motel, easy access with clear communication through text. Has everything you need a short stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Digmanu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great shower and good smelling soaps in the room! Super easy check in process and fast response from staff. Will book again when in town!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Weve stayed multiple times but this time we saw 2 roach type bugs other than that we love staying at the spot
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place for us and our pup! Very clean with easy check in and a dedicated pee area for the dogs. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying here and we really enjoyed it! The room was spacious, clean and modern. Check in was easy. This is our new go-to in Nanaimo!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice, had everything we needed. Nice patio area. Convenient check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little hard to self check in, but we are seniors and we can be technically challenged. The owner was great and helped us check in over the phone.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, nice setup, lovely staff. Thank you for an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was immaculate and the staff were so very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at the spot it was easy to find. The codes provided all worked. Room clean no concerns
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really nice stay, and the staff was so friendly and caring. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jaspreet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Floor was a bit sticky otherwise great experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Smelled, noisy, druggies walking around the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meridee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well situated lovely rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for a great place close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prefer outside entrance too noisy inside of building can hear upstairs clients
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marc

Disliked: Amenities
Access into the property was not convenient off the main busy road into the parking lot. One direction in and out only. I woke up in the morning to a homeless person right behind my car with all her belongings and stolen tools spread out so I had to move my car to load it. Overall not a great experience and won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a great, budget friendly place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024