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The Spot

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P5,780
P7,184 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 15 - Jul 16

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

2 Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

King Studio Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Nanaimo Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 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 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 outdoor furniture
  • Bicycle tour information and multilingual staff
  • 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 laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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 transportation

  • 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 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 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 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

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 does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of Jul 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on Jul 15, 2025 start from P 5,780.2, excluding 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?

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. 298 out of 589 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 589 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 589 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 589 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 589 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

8/10

Good place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Good follow up on check in and check out. Clean room and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Very quaint and cute place. Just the parking lot was not user friendly to get in and out of with a truck. Otherwise great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Clean rooms and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

I love this idea of the
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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

Great place overall. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Cute little place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

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

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

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

Thanks I think we didn’t use at the end
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Awesome place. Clean and neat 👌 would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quick and easy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The rooms were very nice, had everything we needed. Nice patio area. Convenient check in.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Was nice enough. Beds were a bit hard. The latch on our bathroom door was broken and the beeping from the electronic locks on the main door and room doors was loud. AC is a bit small or perhaps the filter was clogged. It didn’t cool the room very well. The room was clean though, tv was nice, bedding was clean,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10

The host was very responsive and helpful. It was difficult to get into the property as the keypad was not working. The rooms were small and stuffy and the wifi password in the welcome book was incorrect. The neighborhood was not safe at all with homeless and drug users everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

The room was immaculate and the staff were so very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Good experience. Digital check in works well and hotel convenient for locations I needed to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025