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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 | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
BBQ/picnic area
King Studio Suite | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Vancouver Island University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room options

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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Room

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Nanaimo

The Spot is located within a mile (2 km) of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. This 10-room motel has in-room conveniences like kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
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What's nearby

  • Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 10.7 miles

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
At The Spot, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Additional amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
50-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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 kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour 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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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

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

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 5032890

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Spot?

The Spot provides free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Spot?

As of Apr 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on May 7, 2025 start from $104.22, 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.

What can I see within easy reach of The Spot?

This motel is located in Nanaimo within a short 20-minute walk of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park and Beach Estates Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Spot?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Spot have a casino on the premises?

No, The Spot doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Spot?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Spot?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this motel include a kitchenette, premium bedding, and a rainfall showerhead.

Does The Spot have a hot tub?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Spot have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Spot doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Spot allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Spot for a fee of CAD 20 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Spot?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Spot?

The closest major airport to The Spot is Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome), which is 1.3 mi away (3 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nanaimo, BC (YCD), which is located 10 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Spot?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Spot offer a patio and may feature garden views.

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 277 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 549 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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 traveler

Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

stephany

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jasper Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Traveled with group, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, nice setup, lovely staff. Thank you for an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garth

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

Great place

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

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I was very disappointed to say the least with my recent stay at The Spot Motel. There was the noise of footsteps coming from the room above me and it was constant from the time I got there around 7pm until about at least 2am in the morning. I needed to wake up at 3am for an early flight at the airport so as you can imagine, I did not have a very good sleep at all at night. This is now the third time that I have had the same experience staying at The Spot. I called the hot line number who said they would talk to the guests above but they did nothing to remedy the situation. It seems clear there was someone living up above on some sort of permanent basis. I had always like The Spot because of its location and that it was nicely appointed with recent renovations. But sadly, I will not be staying at The Spot again and will be sure to also advise friends to avoid this motel. Personally, I believe I should be getting a refund for my recent visit because it was such a very unsatisfactory stay.

8/10 Good

Jennifee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was immaculate and the staff were so very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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