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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
King Studio Suite | Living area | Smart TV
King Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

8.0 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is ₩106,648
₩123,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Room

Highlights

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

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

King Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
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 - 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 (YCD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off the Hook - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Wa-Ku Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Spot

Motel rejuvenated 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 air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 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 - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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
Cribs (infant 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 and a first aid kit

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 Sep 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on Oct 6, 2024 start from ₩106,648, 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 Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Beach Estates Park and Bastion are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 456 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 456 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compact but efficient and very reasonable price great for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my partner and dog for one night before catching the ferry the next morning. Nice little yard attached to the first floor rooms to take the dog out. Close to lots of restaurants and the room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s on the main road and traffic can be busy. But for the price and convenience I’m ok to use earplugs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamoi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've always stayed at this place. It's usually very clean and cute.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Micah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shad

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly fine old school style motor inn to spend a night or three
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bertram

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shelley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Greta little hotel. Small property, newly renovated. Price reflects the room amenities and quality. No surprises here. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Traveled with partner
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dana

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jamieson

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was good, nothing special. Sheets, towels and most surfaces were clean however light switches, blow dryer, outlets and between the shower doors were dusty and grimy. Walls in the bathroom by the sink were also dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mervin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The toilet seat was broke,we managed but... Place was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay & would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Called the property over 7 times, waited for over an hour outside to see someone at the front desk despite the property page outlining that the desk is supposed to be staffed. It became immediately obvious that this property has a single employee managing all aspects of the operation, which leads to these kind of issues at no fault of the employee. Seems to be a management problem overall. Area is quite noisy, very limited walkable services, and was overall just an annoyance throughout. I would not recommend this property to anyone, and if somone I knew was considering it, I would actively disuade them from it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David, Nanaimo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family stayed there for five days and loved it; the bathrooms are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, updated rooms. Good beds. Easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024