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The Spot

2.0 star property

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King Studio Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
King Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
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50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Place, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Spot

Motel with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
This motel features express check-in, express check-out and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and multilingual staff assistance.
The Spot offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Spot's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a few minutes from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Spot, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Spot also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Spot was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

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 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
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • 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 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside 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

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number 5032890

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

The Spot Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 671 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 671 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 671 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 671 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 671 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brittney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Blaise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great difficulty with door access code - directions were incomplete
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mardell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room albeit a bit small. Self check in may not be for everyone. Good for one night
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

wayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little place. Worth the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

franny

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Easily located, high profile road access and simple room access. Room is clean and fresh with a fantastic bed. Two issues are the bathroom and shower floors which are extremely slippery when wet. The complex also has no separation from the street and road. Overall, a good deal and a satisfied client
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannie

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I started my trip on Saturday morning and have to switch my original plan dor different reasons. The previous hotel we stayed were awful, dirty bad area, rude staff. We finished our trip here and I had to say this made the trip. Super clean, location very convenient the room super spacious. I gave the hotel a 10 🌟 definitely coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient

Great location for 1-night stop before ferry. Great a/c and crisp, clean interior.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the access system, but my kids liked this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel and parking lot is kept clean (bottom edge of shower stall needs some repair). Staff was very responsive when I contacted them. A number of fast food chains are close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like price and quality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aymane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anqi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is convenient for parking. Bed room and restroom are Clean. Some of the rooms that not along the roads are quiet. Check in is done one-line and suggest do the check in at least hours before so that you can receive the access code before you arrive. Convenient and suitable for young people who get easy access to internet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy but comfortable

The hotel is on a busy highway and it looks seedy from the outside. However, our room was clean, the kitchenette was nice and the bathroom towels were very luxurious. The noise of the highway traffic was lessened by using the fan in the room and because the door to the room is very thick. The bed was a little hard. The check in is only on line, which some people may find difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louizandre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anqi

There is no staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very small, quiet, clean hotel. Was 30+ degrees outside. A/C worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great set up right where I needed to be, nice room, excellent sleep. Checking in online was smooth. I'll remember this spot for next time for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025