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

8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Popular LocationManvirro's Indian Grill4 min walk
  • Popular LocationStarbucks5 min walk
  • Popular LocationDeparture Bay Ferry Terminal20 min walk
  • Popular LocationNewcastle Island Marine Provincial Park2 min drive
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Room options

King Studio Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Studio Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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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.

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

  • Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - 4 min drive
  • Off the Hook - 20 min walk
  • Tim Hortons - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Milton Street Public House - 3 min drive

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
  • 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

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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, a smoke detector 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 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. 164 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 310 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 310 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For our needs and the reasonable price, this place was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great value for the price. The room was very clean and had nice updated features. For a $100 room, it's a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashish

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sketchy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought this place was great for a night or two. Very clean, nicely furnished, the bathroom was nicer than mine at home lol, and that beautiful big rain head shower was fabulous. I think this is a great little “spot” to spend a couple of nights, easy going check in, keyless doors, and stores and restaurants very close by. Small parking lot but no issue for me. Only thing I would recommend is get a room on the top floor. Just as I had finished texting my friend how nice the room was and how peaceful it was, two inconsiderate clod hoppers moved in upstairs. Either these ceilings are not insulated or those people were brutal. I complained to front desk when I could no longer take it, and the noise seemed to taper off shortly after that. I would definitely stay here again. There was a nice fenced in little garden and patio area on the property. Because I was on the ground floor, I had a patio door. Was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I forgot to check in while out and about. They kindly phoned me in the evening to confirm my arrival. Immaculately clean, comfortable, good bed and pillows, super-friendly staff. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms, clean and nicely renovated. The road is a little noisy but only because it is off the highway. Overall it was the perfect place to stay for the price. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024