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The Spot

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

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King Studio Suite
King Studio Suite | Living area
Front of property
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 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

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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

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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
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About the area

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

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 remodelled 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
  • Bike tour information and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at The Spot offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils

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 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 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.

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
Property Registration Number 5032890

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 does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$182.56, 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.

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 Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 315 out of 616 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 616 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 616 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 616 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 616 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

wayne

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

8/10 Good

Randall

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

8/10 Good

Nguyen

Good place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

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

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

Craig

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Marshall

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

10/10 Excellent

Hannie

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

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

Louizandre

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good follow up on check in and check out. Clean room and central location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean rooms and comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good spot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

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

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I love this idea of the
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noel

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

Anqi

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Digmanu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place overall. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Lesley

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