With a stay at The Spot, you'll be centrally located in Nanaimo, within a 5-minute drive of Departure Bay Ferry Terminal and Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park. .This motel is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Duke Point Ferry Terminal and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Beach Estates Park.
Departure Bay Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Nanaimo Aquatic Centre - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Vancouver Island University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Duke Point Ferry Terminal - 17 min drive - 17.2 km
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 with free parking, near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal
The Spot offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. 50-inch Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
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
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch 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 - 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
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
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
The Spot Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Our connecting ferry home was cancelled so we needed last minute accommodations. Our room was only $105 total for two queen beds, so I was happy with the value. There was no staff on site, so hence my rating.
The rooms were nice, beds were comfy but our room smelled terrible. It had a very potent noxious odour that gave me a headache. I opened a window and was able to sleep, but if I was staying longer I wouldn’t have been able to spend much time in the room due to the smell. Otherwise I would book again.
Kelly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt
5 Jan 2025
Matt
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zephyira
3 Jan 2025
Zephyira
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie
Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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!
Carmen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
6/10 Okay
Michelle
15 Dec 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Not the best stay
Our cable didn't work and unfortunately there was no one who coils repair it. I found the room to be mediocrity cleaned. There was a ton of dust and dirt under the bed and as well on the baseboards and the bathroom door and the only garbage can in the room is in the bathroom. I couldn't see another trash can around to dispose of out dinner garbage :( There is no staff on site between the hours of 6pm and 9am.
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
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.