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The Spot

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
King Studio Suite | Living area
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
Interior entrance
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4
  • Place, Maffeo Sutton Park
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Old City Quarter
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bastion
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanaimo, BC (ZNA-Nanaimo Harbour Water Aerodrome)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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2 Queen Room

2 Queen Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Spot

This motel features express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a picnic area and multilingual staff assistance.
The Spot offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Spot's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the comfy beds and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and a few minutes from Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
As a guest of The Spot, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Spot also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of The Spot was completed in April 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nanaimo motel.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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 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

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 20 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Property Registration Number 5032890
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 373 out of 748 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 748 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 748 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 748 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 748 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Taslim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room -decent for solo traveller or a couple. Need some comfy chair for the work table. Room smelled a little so hope airing it out would be nice. Small chip in the washroom sink but not too crazy. For the price it's not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sayaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and shower were newly renovated and spotless. Pleasantly surprised and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent for the price and is conveniently located close to the BC Ferry and Hullo Ferry Terminals. No staff are on hand so it’s operated like most Airbnb’s with self check in using codes which are sent to you in advance after you check in online. Nice for the price!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Nanaimo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
The room was in good condition and appeared to be clean. I did find a hair ball on the extra blanket. There was a very strong scent in the room which lead me to believe it was covering up something. The rooms and door needs sound proofing as the TV from other units and the road noise was significant. I really appreciated the kitchenette and supplies provided within. Having a dish cloth and tea towel would have been helpful but I managed with a hand towel. I also appreciated having Netflix set up for viewing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager answered the phone at 1:00 in the morning to help me with the door code so that I could get access to my room. The room was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Suite was generally OK - location is not ideal; lots of traffic noise. The bed was not the most comfortable. But it was clean and the remote check-in was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was such a cute place to stay. The codes for the locks were confusing at first, but nonetheless, it was a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, well lighted, safe and location is accessible to important needs. with Modern style, proficient staff from customer service to room service. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Port Alice

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine but the check in procedure was not super smooth. We got it all sorted out and it was fine. The room was updated with some nice modern touches like the sink and shower. The bed was comfy, and I appreciated that it was dog friendly. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old musty building with excessively squeaky floors. Sounded like a herd of elephants entered the suite above me at 1 am…Brutal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Room was awesome but I could not get the tv to go to Hdmi to watch in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

mandeep

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Yes getting in the room was a nightmare and no staff there to assist you! It was complicated for us to get our code to get in our room. The bed wasn't made either the next day but they did leave us clean towels. It must be under new management because it wasn't like that before. We won't stay there again! It took about an hour and 1 half waiting in the cold pouring rain to get in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Randall

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was in good condition. Check in was a bit different. They wanted me to scan my drivers license front and back before giving me the code to unlock the room. I refused to do that and just showed them my id.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ice machine didn’t work so sucked abit
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025