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The Spot
2.0 star property

Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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The Spot

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King Studio Suite
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite | Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area
Interior entrance
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of The Spot

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Your area essentials

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal20 min walk
  • Popular LocationNanaimo Regional General Hospital3 min drive
  • AirportNanaimo, BC (YCD)15 min drive
  • Popular LocationDuke Point Ferry Terminal17 min drive
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About the area

Nanaimo

Located in Nanaimo, The Spot is in the city centre and near the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding and a ski area, or try out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Sails Brewing - 19 min walk
  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 20 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk

About this property

The Spot

Motel rejuvenated 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 outdoor furniture
  • Multilingual staff and bike tour information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value
Room features
All guest rooms at The Spot offer comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an access code

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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 does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 16 May 2024 start from AU$153.88, 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 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Spot located?

Located in the heart of Nanaimo, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 330 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 330 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice big king bed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maddie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful night. Door is so thin it sounds like it’s open. Extremely loud, suite above was moving furniture and stomping from the time we check in to the time we went to sleep, then woke us up in the morning. Before the check out time, had a staff memeber just walk in while in the washroom!!! No knocking …nothing!!! Unreal. Spiders making nests right above our bed. Dirty bathroom sink. Definitely will NOT be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hari krishan

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfext
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Very nice. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Isabelle

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an old rundown building that looks “new” the smell of mustiness hits you at the front desk. In the room it had the same smell - one bed was so hard it felt like just the box spring . When I brought my concerns to the lady working the front desk she was in kind and extremely unprofessional. Our conversation was so far from customer service friendly as she refused to look at me or truly try and make something work . As she then yelled at me and kicked me out all while my two boys watched from outside . I would never book here nor would I recommend this place . I couldn’t believe the lack of customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Rajan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacky

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect. All 3 rooms Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Loreen

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A great place to stay for a short stay, reasonably priced. Coffee maker was a little tempermental.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital and good price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chantel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible service. Tried checking in and had to get another hotel room. Lack of communication. Don’t recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024