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The Spot

2.0 star property
City centre motel within easy reach of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal

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King Studio Suite
King Studio Suite | Living area
King Studio Suite | Private kitchen
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout curtains
The price is NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King Studio Suite

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

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 (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) - 3 min drive
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD) - 16 min drive
  • Maple Bay, BC (YAQ-Maple Bay Seaplane Base) - 52 min drive
  • Ganges, BC (YGG-Ganges Harbour Seaplane Base) - 83 min drive
  • Sechelt, BC (YHS-Sunshine Coast Regional) - 21.9 miles/35.2 km
  • Pender Harbour, BC (YPT-Pender Harbour Waterdrome) - 30.8 miles/49.5 km

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

The Spot puts you a short five-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking and mountain biking. Fellow travellers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Bike tour information
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Segway hire/tours nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Hand-held shower heads
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
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.
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Spot offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Spot does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Spot?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Spot?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Spot?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Spot?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Nanaimo (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Spot and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as downhill skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for cycling and boat tours. Additional recreation nearby includes segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Does The Spot have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker.
What's the area around The Spot like?
The Spot is a short 3-minute drive from Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome) and 20 minutes' walk from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Travellers say that the motel is in a great location.

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Not the best stay
Our cable didn't work and unfortunately there was no one who coils repair it. I found the room to be mediocrity cleaned. There was a ton of dust and dirt under the bed and as well on the baseboards and the bathroom door and the only garbage can in the room is in the bathroom. I couldn't see another trash can around to dispose of out dinner garbage :( There is no staff on site between the hours of 6pm and 9am.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Short stay small but expected. King bed looked good but was basically worn out. Saggin the middle so much it was difficult to get out of. Clean and updated nice shower but the beds gotta go
Rory, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

AWESOME STAY
OUR STAY WAS GOOD THE SERVICE OF MOBILE CHECKIN IS AWESOME VERY CLEAN I LOVE THIS PLACE
Bonita, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Ivy, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Roger, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eric, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay at this affordable and very cute place 🙌 my only suggestion is a shelf in the bathroom for makeup/personal items. Great location and comfy bed!
Kim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I've always stayed at this place. It's usually very clean and cute.
Kamoi, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, clean, convenient, near the beach.
mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

I loved the convenience of the self check-in. The place was very welcoming and clean. Unfortunately, whoever had the room above me was walking around and moving furniture until 345am, and the noise travelled very well between floors.
Mary, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Micah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Shirley, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Shad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Perfectly fine old school style motor inn to spend a night or three
Kenneth Frederick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Bonnie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Bertram, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Greta little hotel. Small property, newly renovated. Price reflects the room amenities and quality. No surprises here. Clean.
Shelley, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

The property is good and rhe staff was friendly. The only downside that i noticed is that, the other ned’s beddings wasn’t changed amd the smell of the sheet was noticeably awful
Glenda, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lindsay, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a Spot!
I consider myself a slave to name brand hotels, we took a chance with the spor and wow! Very clean, very nice very comfortable. The only drawback was the limited parking. I had to box in another guest to park. But overall amazing place. I wont think twice next time im in the area, the spot is my spot
Terry, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Was a great place to stay for the evening - it was clean, beds were comfortable and a great shower head - all in all a good stay 👍
Alex, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Renovated but grounds have not been kept up well. No person available after 5 to check in so required to do it virtually by uploading photos of drivers license and self, did not care for this requirement at all.
Dana, 1-night romance trip
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