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The Spot

2.0 star property

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
BBQ/picnic Area
Front of property
Family Kitchenette, 2 Queen bedrooms suite | Terrace/patio
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

2 Queen Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

King Studio Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

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

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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 a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board 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 accommodation for the cleanliness and comfy beds
  • 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 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
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-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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Colonial Motel
The Spot Nanaimo
The Spot Motel Nanaimo

The Spot Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 383 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 767 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was spotless and staff were courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

myles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, clean bathroom. very nice shower. close to restaurants. check in was very simple and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bayley

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thw rooms were clean and perfectly prepared even before my established check in time. They were even willing to give me some extra time before checking out
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, comfortable bed, great shower
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, great large television, great beds, linens, bath towels, washroom, showers, heated mirror, large minifridge, lots of plugins. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy, full communication with the staff and a nicely appointed room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alma

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, pet-friendly, enclosed yard with small outdoor table made our stay comfortable-thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was super nice and new, comfortable bed, super clean and in general a good price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taslim

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ranee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved self check in no hassle every hotel motel should have this service. Enjoyed my stay & definitely will come back as I travel for work quite a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room and area were great. Quite a bit of road noise though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and fast check in
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Reno job looks great. Awesome value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty and Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Very clean, newly well done rooms. Great location. Definitely worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025