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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is SAR 314
SAR 364 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

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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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The price is SAR 277
SAR 322 total
includes taxes & fees
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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
  • ‪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 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
  • 50-inch 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 tour information

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - April 2022

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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

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 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 Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and Beach Estates Park. Bastion and Old City Quarter are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 505 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

April

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

6/10 Okay

Dayna

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The room was facing the Highway and was noisy otherwise good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely a secret gem! Totally unassuming on the outside, and an amazing luxurious surprise on the inside. Close to absolutely everything, Transit is right there, and there's even a laundromat like a 3 minute or less walk away. The gas station and Corner Store beside it is open 24/7, and just a little bit farther away throughout several other stores and food options. The lower star rating makes no sense to me because this place is top notch!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the chill vibe of the rooms, absolutely loved the shower. The room and the property was very clean and staff was great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Hanna

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee, toronto

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

6/10 Okay

Kirsten

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I’ve stayed at the Spot on numerous occasions however this time I was disappointed. The entry way mat had some kind of stain on it that appeared to be old dog vomit or stool. The bathroom had some drips on the wall across from the toilet that appeared to be blood or stool. This is the first time no one was there to greet us upon arrival though the self check in was pretty smooth. The door to the building upstairs was constantly unlocked and I’m not sure if that was due to co-guests purposely leaving the door open. The beds are comfy, the shower is nice, and the price is right. Hopefully the next stay the cleaning will have improved to the standard I expect at the Spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rhoda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the privacy and I felt safe. I found the parking to be a bit tight for the size of our modern in 2024.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The check in experience was a nightmare. I was called to see when I was checking in, arrived at the property adn no one there to meet me. Someone had to check me in, could not access the door, tried to call the number that called me and no answer. Drove to the Buccaneer Inn that had called me and was told someone was at the property! Drove back and there still was no one st the desk!! Finally the check jn person saw me. Upon check in you get a piece of pape 2 x 2 with your check in info...so easy to lose! Overall was a frustrating experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing shower made the place magical
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Keone

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Did not share check in information prior to arrival at the property after they had called and told us we had to check in online before arriving. We did check in virtually but had to call to to get them to send the welcome email. There was no one on site to help. Once we are able to access our room it was clean and had a modern feel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Meaghan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very good value …lovely to have good towels, coffee, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its central and easy. Only saw staff once. Great secure place
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Almanzo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Normandie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in procedure was well communicated ahead of time. Room was dog friendly, clean, well appointed and had an amazing step-out common dog run out the sliding back door of the room. A few small omissions would have gained it 5 stars - missing a paring or slicing knife in the kitchenette (it did have a vegetable peeler though!); no chair to sit and relax in the room, only 2 backless bar stools for the table; a roll of paper towels for the kitchenette and a box of Kleenex tissues for the room would have been convenient. The property is well priced, very convenient to Nanaimo attractions and has plenty of easy access parking. It should be noted, however, that it is right on a high traffic main highway through Nanaimo and road noise is significant, but is really only noticeable at the door entry to the room and it quiets down in the late evening. We and our dog enjoyed our stay, and would recommend The Spot to others.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, and the rain shower was really nice after a long day of travelling. Very comfortable bed, and nice temperature control in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Monique

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed at the room closest to the front desk so it was kinda noisy. Also if you have a thing about privacy, there’s no privacy. You can hear through the walls. It was good enough for what we need though. The front desk and room was smelly, like a mixture of room stank and sweat but beddings and bathroom were clean. Front desk was friendly enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Spot was clean, comfortable and convenient. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brodie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the fenced yard for our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024