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The Spot

2.0 star property
This seaside haven sits just minutes from Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, making it perfect for island adventures with helpful staff ready to welcome travelers.

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The Spot offers a refreshing retreat with garden views and reliable in-room WiFi. Guests love the outdoor furniture for relaxing after exploring and can get bicycle tour tips from the multilingual staff. Visitors consistently praise the excellent value.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NT$2,276
NT$2,909 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

Room options

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2 Queen Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

2 Queen Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

King Studio Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 213 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Nanaimo, The Spot is in the city center and near the beach. Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Duke Point Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Brechin Lanes and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a ski area, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing. Visit our Nanaimo travel guide
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950 Terminal Avenue N, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 4K4

What's nearby

  • Horseshoe Bay, British Columbia, Canada -- April 11, 2021: BC Ferries vessel departing from Horseshoe Bay Terminal on its way to Vancouver Island.
    Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A beautiful view towards the Nanaimo Harbour from Newcastle Island. Newcastle Island Park is a great place to hike, camp, explore, beachcomb, and kayak. #LoveMyTown
    Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Coloful victorian style streets of the old town of Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
    Old City Quarter
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bastion
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
    3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Nanaimo, BC (YCD)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drip Coffee | Social
    3 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    20 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    2 min drive
  • Danpung Momiji
    5 min walk

About this property

The Spot

Motel remodeled 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 bicycle tour information
  • Outdoor furniture 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 laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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 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

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, 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
Property Registration Number 5032890

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 2026/3/7, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Spot on 2026/3/29 start from NT$2,276, 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?

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 Maffeo Sutton Park and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal. Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Beach Estates Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Spot Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 364 out of 712 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 712 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 712 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 712 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 712 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Aileen

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

8/10 Good

Chris

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and many shops nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The price point was amazing, and the experience was perfect for what we needed - a good night's sleep before traveling on the next day. It was clean and well kept. We would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine

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

Really good stay

Good space, cool ac, excellent shower, comfy bed , quiet room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Spot. The check in, entry instructions and check out were perfect. The room was really nice and clean. The location was perfect for catching an early Ferry. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for ourvovernight stay. Communication was wuick if anything was needed. Clean and easy check in check out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was as described. It was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, very conveniently located. Room was quiet and clean, bathroom was very good. Could have used a desk? Otherwise very nice for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was very clean, the rooms were modern and the staff was lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice and clean, room was updated, modern, comfy and quiet, it was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great set up right where I needed to be, nice room, excellent sleep. Checking in online was smooth. I'll remember this spot for next time for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Amenities
I loved the back femced area for my dog. The shower was excellent. What i found less enchanting was the loud air conditioner and traffic noise. Also loved the great communication. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Convenient

Great location for 1-night stop before ferry. Great a/c and crisp, clean interior.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maeva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's the perfect spot if you are arriving from the ferry and need a place to stay for the night. I arrived there at 11 p.m. Check-in was easy, and communication was great and helpful. It is not quiet, so it is probably not the best for a long stay, but it is definitely very convenient, and everything was efficient. Also, it is pet-friendly, and that was the positive part for us. We will return if we arrive late at night or leave with the early morning ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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