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The Spot

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

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a sliding door leading to an outdoor area.
Two-story building with a wooden staircase and a small porch area.
Enjoy a convenient kitchenette with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and microwave.
Relax in a compact living space with a flat-screen TV, sofa, and chair.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for 2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King Studio Suite

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Nanaimo

The Spot puts you in the heart of Nanaimo, within a 20-minute stroll of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Maffeo Sutton Park. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This business-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find express check-in, express check-out and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Nanaimo motel, you'll be 17.1 km (10.6 mi) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old City Quarter - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Vancouver Island University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 20 min drive - 20.3 km

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 with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
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.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Spot?

The Spot offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$192.73, 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.

Is parking available at The Spot?

Yep, The Spot has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Spot?

The closest beach to The Spot is Departure Bay Beach (3.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Spot?

No, The Spot does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Spot?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 611 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

Ashish

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

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
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

2/10 Terrible

Lorri

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Never again

Noisy. No service. Complicated check in. No help
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Carrie

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Everything you Need & Comfort

This was a great little find. Beds were comfortable, the shower is amazing, and we had a fridge, microwave and Keurig. My only two suggestions are a garbage for the room - not just one in the bathroom, and a recycling bin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hate the self check in and check out. SEL check out not working with my name and confirmation number
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

8/10 Good

Camila

Travelled with partner
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

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

4/10 Poor

Debora

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I booked this room as I was looking for a pet friendly place to spend the night but I didn’t realize a few things. I wouldn’t call it a hotel, it is more like a motel. Thus, for a motel, as expected, it is noisy due to outside traffic. As soon as we entered in the room, we saw lots of ants in the room. This is kind of annoying.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mackenzie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very loud. Road noise inside the room was as loud as if I were standing right by the road.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Jayme

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

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo

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

Would definitely recommend

We loved this boutique hotel. It was conveniently located close to the ferry and not too far from downtown. The room had a fridge, microwave, sink and a 2 burner stove. Not sure why some people were complaining about the check-in process? I thought it was very easy, you get an email that tells you when it's time to check-in and you get the door code. Easy, peasy!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was all right
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

No service.

We had a difficult time checking in. We were not the only one, as two other guests also were struggling with the online check in. Fortunately, the housekeeper, Ruth, was very helpful in getting us all checked in. Without her, I wouldn't have been able to get in, as no one answered the alternative phone number. The toilet backed up and again we had to find the housekeeping staff to get it fixed. We had a very noisy neighbor and there was nobody to complain to. This hotel should break down and have a check in desk, as saving that cost is folly. I do not recommend this hotel, as pretty as the interior decorations were because there is no service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience. Digital check in works well and hotel convenient for locations I needed to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jaspreet

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

10/10 Excellent

graham

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv issues ie connxtns. Shower slippery. Check in took a bit long. Great that our room was cleaned when we went out later in the day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

stephany

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025